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Over the past five years, the Nebraska school system has taken an active role in helping families, students and schools in the treatment of life threatening asthma and allergic reactions. A protocol for the treatment of life threatening emergencies requires that three individuals in every school building be trained to respond to the treatment of symptoms of a child with life-threatening asthma or allergic reactions. Taking care of children with asthma/allergies at school has become a priority since children spend the majority of their day with peers and staff.
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| Listen to What Your Children Have to Say |
Unlike many of her
friends, whenever sixteen-year-old Jamie has a problem
she knows she can go to her parents. |
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| Preparing
Your Child for Tryouts |
Some sports like football,
cross country, volleyball and cheerleading are already underway
for the school year, so it’s time to start
preparing your child for winter and spring sports such as
basketball, soccer, track and swimming. |
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Summer
Pool Safety |
While you and your children are soaking in the rays and jumping
off diving boards, Boys Town Pediatrics would like to offer
a few pool safety recommendations
to help keep your family safe this summer. |
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| Helping
Your Child Adjust to a New Baby |
The
thought of sharing mom and dad with a baby
brother or sister can be unsettling for a young child. |
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Summer Sun Safety |
It
is well known that prolonged, unprotected exposure
to the sun puts people at risk for skin cancer. |
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Making
Exercise Fun for
the Whole Family
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It
is true that our society has become more relaxed to the idea
of exercise. |
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Imaginary
Friends: Is
it
Okay to Believe? |
Imaginary
friends have been portrayed in a negative light, often making
parents feel that their child may be anti-social, shy, or have
low self-esteem. |
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Night
Terrors |
Children
with night terrors scream or
cry out and are inconsolable, even though they may be calling
out for the very person who is trying to help. |
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Helping
C hildren
Understand
Adoption |
Children
are curious. When they learn that not everyone has the same
family structure as they do, naturally
they will have many questions.
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Teaching
C hildren
Conversation
Skills
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Developing
good conversation skills
is both one of the most helpful and the most difficult skills
you can help your children acquire. |
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Children Show Signs When Ready
to Toilet Train |
For
many parents, toilet training
is a frustrating developmental milestone. |
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Terrible Two's: Understanding
the Temper Tantrum |
We
have all heard of the terrible two’s.
This childhood phase is difficult for parents, but it is also
a hard time for children. |
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Establishing a Back to School
Bedtime |
Now that
summer is coming to an end, parents may find it difficult to
establish a bedtime routine for their
little night owl. |
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Summer Tips On Bug Repellents |
There
are many safe and effective insect repellents
that you can use to protect your child. |
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Time for Summer: Time for Back-to-School
Pyhsicals |
Even though
August may seem far away—now is the time to start
planning for the next school year. |
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Dog Safety |
Dog
safety tips for children and families. |
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Separation Anxiety |
How do
you deal with separation anxiety? |
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Corrective Teaching |
Do Your
Kids Misbehave? |
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| Internet
Safety |
Internet
Safety for Parents |
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| Water
Safety |
Water
Safety |
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| Dealing
With Friends |
Dealing
with your child's friends. |
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| Bullies |
When
parents should step in to help children stop bullies. |
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| Staying
Calm |
Staying
calm is the biggest challenge for parents when children
misbehave. |
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| Whining |
Who wins
when parents give in to a whining
child. |
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| Making
Friends |
Parents
Can Teach Children How to Make Friends. |
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| Peer
Pressure |
Parents
can Teach Their Children How to Stand up to Peer
Pressure |
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| Spending
Time Together |
Spending
Time Together is Important Part of Parenting |
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| Setting
Expectations |
Setting
Expectations Benefits Children |
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| Night
Terrors |
Night
Terrors Occur in 2 Percent of Children |
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| Listening
to Children |
Listen
to What Your Children Have to Say |
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Love
and Attention |
Love
and Attention Stimulate Senses During Baby’s First
Months |
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| Teaching
Positive Consequences |
Rewarding
children for good behavior can be a positive
tool for parents |
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| Talking
About Sex |
Talking
About Sex Helps Children Make Healthy Decisions |
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| Television |
Television
Can Be a Good Teacher When Viewing is Limited |
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| Catch
Them Being Good |
Catch
Them Being Good is an Important Role of Parents |
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| Effective
Praise |
How parents
can replace negative behavior with praise |
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| Negative
Consequences |
Fair,
firm and consistent consequences
are important when children misbehave |
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| Conversation
Skills |
Developing
good conversation skills is one
of the most helpful skill for children to learn |
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| Time
Out |
Time-out
May Stop Bad Behaviors |
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| Bed
Sharing |
Bed-sharing
Can Be a Hard Habit to Break |
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Sibling
Rivalry |
Helping Your Child
Adjust to a New Baby |
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Crib
Safety |
Prevent a Crib-related
Accident from Happening to Your Infant |
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Misbehaving |
When Kids Misbehave,
Stay Firm, Fair and Consistent |
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Clear
Messages |
Clear
Messages Lead to Positive Behavior |
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TV
Alternatives |
Tune
Out TV This Summer |
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Stop
Poking the Baby |
Stop
Poking the Baby |
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Giving
Rationales |
Tell Them Why: Giving
Rationales |
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Manage
Money |
Teaching Children
to Manage Money |
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Learning
Tools |
Learning
Tools for Tots |
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Older
Siblings and Baby |
Older Siblings
Need Help Adjusting to a New Addition to the Family |
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Good
Clothing Choices |
Helping Your Daughter
Make Good Clothing Choices |
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School
Progress |
Checking on Your Child's
School Progress |
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Nutritious
Breakfast |
A Nutritious
Breakfast Gives Kids Fuel for the Brain |
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School
Year |
Another School
Year Almost Done |
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Play
to Teach |
Play
to Teach Confidence and Social Skills |
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Performance
Drugs |
Adults Should Discourage
Teen Use of Performance-Enhancing
Substances |
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Great
Books |
Great
Books for Parents and Kids |
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Separation
Anxiety |
Separation
Anxiety Arises when Mom Goes Back to Work |
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Toddler
Responsibilty |
Teaching a Toddler
Responsibility |
