As we approach peak flu season in North Carolina, we are sharing some helpful prevention tips from healthychildren.org :  Flu infections are highly contagious. The respiratory illness is caused by a virus. It spreads easily when children are in a group with other children, such as in a child care center or family child care home. The flu is more dangerous than the common cold  for children. It can lead to serious health conditions like pneumonia or bacterial infections. Each year, many...

Short days, regrouping after the holidays, and winter sicknesses can make the start of the second semester seem daunting for students and their parents. But it is just as important now as it was at the beginning of the year to help kids create routines and healthy habits to help them finish out the year strong.

Whether it’s bringing home a tree or hanging twinkly lights, decking your halls with festive decor can help make the holiday season magical. However, as HealthyChildren.org reminds us, some holiday decorations can pose risks, especially to young children.