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What are phthalates and why are they bad?

Phthalates are chemicals that make plastic flexible. They are bad because they can be harmful to pregnant women and their children.

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Preventing lead exposure from the environment

Even low levels of lead in the blood have been shown to affect mood, behavior and the ability to concentrate.

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Medication safety tips

Each year, half a million parents call Poison Control because their child got into a medication they shouldn’t have or took more of their medication than prescribed.

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Simple fall prevention tips for children of all ages

Falls happen all the time, but you can reduce their occurrence by following these fall prevention tips!

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Parent’s checklist for preventing injuries during coronavirus

This is a time when injuries for kids may be on the rise, which can put families at risk during trips to the emergency room and cause a strain on an already overburdened health-care system.