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New Jersey Family Magazine » Health
3w ago
For the past 10 years, the Health & Wellness Village Festival held in various New Jersey cities has been a gathering of health resources, live entertainment and recreational activities to serve children, families, seniors and veterans, with an extra focus on providing health equity for Black and Brown families. CareSparc Community Connections’ Annual Sustainable Health ..read more
New Jersey Family Magazine » Health
3w ago
Chemicals permeate our daily lives—from the food we eat to the clothes we wear, the places we sit, and the environments we work in. These constant exposures to chemicals in the environment may elevate our risk for cancer. We asked Dr. Iris Udasin, a professor and medical director at the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences ..read more
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3w ago
Hearing the word “cancer” turns your whole world upside down in an instant. But as Meg McQuarrie, executive director of The Elixir Fund, shares, cancer survivorship begins the moment you get that life-altering diagnosis. From the initial shock to the ongoing challenges of post-treatment life, survivorship is a journey—one filled with fear, uncertainty, and, yes, hope ..read more
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3w ago
With kids back in school, illnesses are on the rise including, again, COVID cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting an increase in COVID across 44 states, including New Jersey. Researchers are using data from the National Wastewater Surveillance System, which can detect traces of infectious diseases in wastewater that are ..read more
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1M ago
Talking about school shootings is scary and sad, but here's how you should tackle the subject with kids ..read more
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1M ago
When you have a child with autism or any other developmental disability, one of the biggest obstacles in connecting with them can be a lack of communication. If your child is non-verbal, only somewhat verbal or speaks but has trouble expressing themselves or being understood, the result can be frustration and the emergence of maladaptive ..read more
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1M ago
Trained to handle everything from minor bumps to medical emergencies, school nurses have a vital part in keeping your child safe and healthy throughout the school year. “Our role is to help kids stay in school and be present to learn every day,” says Robin Cogan, RN, NCSN, a New Jersey school nurse and clinical ..read more
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1M ago
Planning for a child’s future is a top priority for every parent. For parents of a child with special needs, this responsibility is far more complicated and requires careful consideration and expert guidance. For these parents, a Special Needs Trust (SNT) may be one of the most critical tools to help secure their financial future ..read more
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1M ago
Back to school means a new year of challenges and adventures for your kids. But no one can learn when they’re sleepy (and cranky). After a summer of late nights and sleeping in, the whole family probably needs a sleep makeover. Here’s how to get everyone back into the groove, with tips from the American ..read more
New Jersey Family Magazine » Health
1M ago
Your teens’ obsession with skincare and trips to Sephora is nothing new (thank you TikTok) and neither are their requests to add a few products they “need” to their back-to-school cart. Stay strong mamas, because most of the stuff on their skincare wish list is likely unnecessary and, in some cases, could be doing more ..read more