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                                    • ALERT: Record Number of People with Respiratory Illness Flooding Local Hospitals

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                                      |Date: November 23, 2022
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                                      ALERT: Record Number of People with Respiratory Illness Flooding Local Hospitals

                                      ALERT: Record Number of People with Respiratory Illness Flooding Local Hospitals

                                      What You Should Know There are several respiratory illnesses circulating together this year causing mild ...

                                      What You Should Know There are several respiratory illnesses circulating together this year causing mild to moderate or severe symptoms. It’s hard to tell the difference between influenza, COVID-19, R ...

                                      November 23, 2022
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                                    • Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

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                                      |Date: October 11, 2022
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                                      Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

                                      Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

                                      Are your kids getting the physical activity they need to stay healthy? Youth ages 6 to 17 need at least 6 ...

                                      Are your kids getting the physical activity they need to stay healthy? Youth ages 6 to 17 need at least 60 minutes of activity daily, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But only ab ...

                                      October 11, 2022
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                                    • The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

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                                      |Date: October 04, 2022
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                                      The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

                                      The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

                                      Adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics and healthychildren.org Use these comprehensive tips to p ...

                                      Adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics and healthychildren.org Use these comprehensive tips to plan ahead, be aware of potential hazards, and keep Halloween fun by making sure everyone stays ...

                                      October 04, 2022
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                                    • Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

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                                      |Date: June 07, 2022
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                                      Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

                                      Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

                                      Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! If you have children who are 4 – 5 years old, you can count on them be ...

                                      Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! If you have children who are 4 – 5 years old, you can count on them being fearful of wild animals, monsters, and the dark—it’s a normal part of their development. Ch ...

                                      June 07, 2022
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                                    • Get Outside and Play!

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                                      |Date: May 09, 2022
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                                      Get Outside and Play!

                                      Get Outside and Play!

                                      Content provided by Christopher Bisogni and Loren Burnett, occupational therapists at Valley’s Children’s ...

                                      Content provided by Christopher Bisogni and Loren Burnett, occupational therapists at Valley’s Children’s Therapy Clinic. As daylight hours are longer and weather is warmer, spring and summer allow mo ...

                                      May 09, 2022
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                                    • Does Lack of Sleep Increase a Child’s Risk of Obesity?

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                                      |Date: January 12, 2022
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                                      Does Lack of Sleep Increase a Child’s Risk of Obesity?

                                      Does Lack of Sleep Increase a Child’s Risk of Obesity?

                                      Yes! In an analysis of more than 50 studies involving about 100,000 patients, a link has been found betwe ...

                                      Yes! In an analysis of more than 50 studies involving about 100,000 patients, a link has been found between children who get shorter amounts of sleep and an increased risk of becoming overweight or ob ...

                                      January 12, 2022
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                                    • As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

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                                      |Date: December 15, 2021
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                                      As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

                                      As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

                                      Adapted from an announcement by the Washington State Department of HealthNew data from the Washington Sta ...

                                      Adapted from an announcement by the Washington State Department of HealthNew data from the Washington State Department of Health’s behavioral health group shows that more young people are seeking medi ...

                                      December 15, 2021
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                                    • Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: December 14, 2021
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                                      Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

                                      Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

                                      By Madeleine McBroom, OTR/L, MSOT, Occupational Therapist, Children's Therapy at Valley Medical Center In ...

                                      By Madeleine McBroom, OTR/L, MSOT, Occupational Therapist, Children's Therapy at Valley Medical Center InfantsIn the first year of a child’s life, they are exploring their environment with their sense ...

                                      December 14, 2021
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                                    • My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

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                                      |Date: October 08, 2021
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                                      My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

                                      My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

                                      Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and so ...

                                      Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and social development. These visits are important for ALL children, including children and youth wit ...

                                      October 08, 2021
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                                    • The “No Questions for 10 Minutes” Challenge—Improve Your Playtime with Your Young Child

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: September 13, 2021
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                                      The “No Questions for 10 Minutes” Challenge—Improve Your Playtime with Your Young Child

                                      The “No Questions for 10 Minutes” Challenge—Improve Your Playtime with Your Young Child

                                      By Barbara Bryant, CCC-SLP, Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy Clinic Think about how you usually ...

                                      By Barbara Bryant, CCC-SLP, Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy Clinic Think about how you usually play with your young child. What are your favorite activities together? What makes you both gi ...

                                      September 13, 2021
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