Category Archives: Children

Kids on the Run: Dos and Don’ts for Kid-Friendly Running

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

How old were you when you started running? I was 10. Today, I run every day. Simply put, I love running and I run various events from relays to ultra-marathons.  This year, my next run is with the “Witness to … Continue reading →

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What Every Parent Needs to Know About the Transition to Kindergarten

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

There was something about my two sons starting kindergarten that was especially emotional for me, even though the twins had been in full time daycare since they were tiny. Maybe it was the fact that they would be leaving the … Continue reading →

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Taking the 3SquaresVT Challenge: A 7-Day Journey into Food Insecurity

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Hunger is something that at least 27,000 children and 58,000 adults in Vermont experience every day.  But just what does that statistic really mean?  What does it feel like to be hungry all the time, and how does it affect … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Community Health, Family Medicine, First With Kids, Food, Nutrition, Vermont Childrens Hospital, Wellness | 5 Comments

Medication Storage Safety: Not a Glamorous Conversation, but Important

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

We all know how important the right medications can be to health, but when they are not stored properly, these same medications can become dangerous instruments of misuse. Diversion, suicide attempts, and accidental overdose can all result from the unsecured … Continue reading →

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Supporting Vermont Children’s Hospital with Your Spare Change

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

As you enter the pediatric areas of Vermont Children’s Hospital, you will notice a bright and cheerful environment specifically designed to promote comfort and stimulation for our patients and their families. Support from the community, through fundraising efforts like the … Continue reading →

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