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Parents & Caregivers

December, 2009

The holidays are here, but they're often accompanied by the stress of shopping, wrapping, and visits with friends and relatives. Take a deep breath, and check out these articles full of information about how to ring out the year with your wits about you.

General Health

Making the Holidays Less Materialistic
Here are five ways to reinforce the real reasons for the season.

How Can Spirituality Affect Your Family's Health?
Recent medical studies indicate that spiritual people exhibit less stress and a more satisfaction in life.

Finding a Camp for Your Child With Special Needs
From highly specialized camps to regular camps that accommodate kids with special needs, options exist for every child. Experts recommend applying for scholarships starting in December.

Elementary Schoolers

Is It a Cold or the Flu?
Your child is sent home from school with a sore throat, cough, and high fever - could it be the flu, or just a common cold?

Music and Your School-age Child
Whether dancing around the living room or singing along to the radio, school-age kids love music. And there are lots of good reasons to encourage this enthusiasm.

For Kids: Gift Giving
This article for kids will show your child how to make friends and family happy without spending much money!

See you next month!

Important Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

Content last updated December 15, 2009

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health.

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