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Why should I vaccinate my child

WEBAnswer: This question is quite common. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccinations are important for many reasons: • …

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Causes, symptoms and help for eating disorders

WEBSelf-worth and self-esteem dependent on body shape and weight. Fear or avoidance of eating in public or with others; eating in secret. Preoccupation with food. …

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New moms: Taking care of your baby starts with care for self

WEBRelated resources Health; Other; Parenting; Florida Department of Health – Palm Beach County. Maternal Child Health Division — services for pregnant women …

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Almost time to give birth

WEBITEMS FOR BABY. • Extra blanket. • Two newborn outfits. • Newborn hat and socks. • Car seat installed for bringing baby home. If you need help affording items for …

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Should I worry my moody teen is sulking too long

WEBTeenage angst typically lasts a few days. But prolonged behavioral changes — when your teen is sad for two weeks or longer — can indicate a mental health …

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By age 3, your little one’s brain will be 80 percent of its adult size!

WEBGabriel explains that children up to age 5 should reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act and move (see chart below). “This is because a young …

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Why is it important to count my baby's kicks

WEBOnce you reach your third trimester (Week 28), doctors recommend you start “counting kicks”—regularly monitoring your baby’s movement. Getting to know your …

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Modeling self-care: Let your children see you recharge

WEBA self-care inventory by the National Alliance on Mental Illness can help you understand different ways to model behaviors. Self-care is another way of describing …

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Need help covering medical costs during pregnancy

WEBThe program provides health care coverage for up to 10 months. To reach the Maternity Care Program, call 1-866-930-0035. If you need help sorting through these …

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Hugs, kisses, consistency — great ways to show love to your child

WEBTo learn more about Triple P, call Community Partners at 561-841-3500, ext. 1087, or Center for Family Services at 561-616-1222. SOURCES: • Dorothy Llamosas, …

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Choose from these birthing hospitals in Palm Beach County

WEBBoca Raton Regional Hospital. Good Samaritan. Jupiter Medical Center. Palms West Hospital. St. Mary’s Medical Center. Wellington Regional Medical Center. …

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How to opt out of vaccines

WEBHow to opt out of vaccines. Public and private school-age children in Florida are required to be vaccinated against certain childhood diseases. The only exceptions …

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Kids need to be at school on time, every day, to learn

WEBEstablish and stick to basic routines. Try to get your kids to bed early. That will help them wake up on time. Explain to your child why punctual attendance is …

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How to manage post-pandemic anxiety in children

WEBAside from age, gender can also play a role in how anxious feelings are processed and expressed. “Girls tend to internalize symptoms,” says Diana Cardona, …

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Child Find provides therapy to kids as young as 3 with delays

WEBFor children ages 3 to 5 and school-aged children, the Palm Beach County School District offers Child Find, which continues therapy started in other organizations' …

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Grandparents, other relatives don’t have to parent alone

WEBThe caregivers project, at 561-655-8944, ext. 275, provides help with the following: The Kin Support Project provides specialized social work services to kinship …

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Pregnant with itchy hands and feet

WEBRelated resources Health; Other; Parenting; Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County. A safety net of local services and support for pregnant …

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How to be your own health advocate while pregnant

WEB1. Have you had any recent illnesses, hospitalizations or surgeries? 2. Do you take any prescription drugs? 3. Do you have drug allergies? 4. Do you have exercise …

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BLOG: Nature fosters family bonding and mental well-being

WEBRelated resources Health; Things to do; Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department. Manages 104 park properties spanning more than 8,500 acres, …

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