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Nearsightedness in Kids: Prevention & Correction
Nearsightedness (also called myopia) is one of the most common eye problems in kids today.
Like many moms, I think kids are just adorable in glasses! However, there's better technology to help kids with nearsightedness,...
Child Abuse Prevention: Taking Care of Yourself
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Red River Children’s Advocacy Center (RRCAC) in Fargo is presenting this article as part of a 4-part series to help educate on child abuse prevention.
RRCAC’s mission is to facilitate healing...
Reality Check: Why You Should Schedule Your Mammo and Pap Test Today
Being a woman is hard. As if our daily (and monthly) demands aren’t enough, someone decided we need to add mammograms and Pap tests to our lists, too.
Ladies, I feel your frustration. I’ve even caught myself contemplating...
Child Abuse Prevention: Online Safety
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Red River Children’s Advocacy Center (RRCAC) in Fargo is presenting this article as part of a 4-part series to help educate on child abuse prevention.
RRCAC’s mission is to facilitate healing and...
Emotional Regulation in Kids: How Occupational Therapy Can Help
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed in a situation where the TV is on, something is burning in the kitchen, your child is asking for help with their homework, the dog is barking to...
Child Abuse Prevention: The Power of Communication
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Red River Children’s Advocacy Center (RRCAC) in Fargo is presenting this article as part of a 4-part series to help educate on child abuse prevention.
RRCAC’s mission...
Child Abuse Prevention: What You Need to Know
Child Abuse Prevention
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Red River Children’s Advocacy Center (RRCAC) in Fargo is presenting this article as part of a 4-part series to help educate on child abuse prevention.
RRCAC’s...
Breast & Cervical Cancer: 7 Symptoms to Watch For
How well do you think you know your body?
Pretty well?
Or to put it this way: how quickly would you notice a new symptom, such as a breast lump or a change in the...
Gross Motor Skills in Babies & Toddlers: When Should I Seek Help?
Children are constantly growing, moving, and learning; it can seem like they're learning milestones and doing new things every day!
But as parents, it can be challenging and stressful to be unsure if your child...
Tips to Keep Children Healthy During Flu Season
As adults, when we get sick, we might drink more fluids, take medication and get extra sleep. We might even reach out to a friend, spouse, or our doctor and express our concerns.
But...