Be Ready: Emergency Plans for Families with Special Needs

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Emergencies like fires and natural disasters can happen without warning. For families in South Carolina with children who have disabilities, having a well-thought-out emergency plan is crucial. This article highlights the importance of such planning and offers practical tips to ensure your family’s safety during unexpected events.

Building Healthy Smiles

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Good brushing habits and regular dental visits help keep your child’s teeth strong and healthy. Learn why daily care prevents cavities, builds lifelong habits, and supports overall health. Simple tips can help protect your child’s smile and set them up for a lifetime of good oral hygiene!

Childproofing Your Home

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A living room can look like the perfect place to relax—until you set a curious toddler down on the floor. In just minutes, an active child can reveal more hazards than you ever imagined. That’s where childproofing can come to the rescue. Taking steps to remove risks around your home can prevent injuries, important as children become mobile—around the 6-month mark.

Storing Breast Milk: What families need to know to keep babies safe

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Janice is going back to work after maternity leave. She’d like to express and store her breast milk for her baby, so her husband, mother, and child care provider can all feed the baby breast milk when she’s not there. Like a lot of new moms, she has questions about how to make sure she’s storing breast milk so it’s safe for her little one to drink.

Choosing and using car seats: Creating a safer ride for children of every age

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Using car seats has dramatically reduced harm to children involved in crashes. Many parents—especially new ones—have questions about how to choose the right car seat and what type of seat to use as children grow.