Many children (and some adults) have trypanophobia— the fear of needles. While understandable, it is certainly a problematic fear. It makes doctor’s visits stressful for everyone involved. It also makes it hard for the p...
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2019 10:13 am
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Going to the doctor is a scary experience for many children, but you can make it less frightening by playing doctor at home! Familiarize your child with the steps and tools used in a pediatric appointment. You can either...
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2019 10:08 am
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Need help getting your hubby to go to the doctor? Many studies show that fewer men go to doctors to seek care than women. Why is that? Are they afraid? Are they afraid it will make them seem less manly to get help? Whate...
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2019 10:07 am
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Parents know just how hard it is to get their children to take medicine. You wouldn’t think it would be so hard to get them to take something that would make them feel better, but can you blame them? Medicine tastes bad!...
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2019 9:56 am
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Do you clean out your toothbrush holder? Sure, the bristles never touch the inside, but that doesn’t mean that your toothbrush isn’t covered in bacteria from being stored inside it. Extremely dangerous bacteria such as S...
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2019 9:50 am
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The damp and warm bathroom you step out into after you take a hot shower is the perfect breeding ground for mold and bacteria. You likely notice that when you clean your shower and see the buildup of soap scum and the be...
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2019 9:44 am
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Have you ever washed your window curtains? If you’re like many people, your answer is probably no. Your curtains are an unexpected home to various types of bacteria. If you have pets, your curtains can also collect fur a...
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2019 9:40 am
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You clean the sink and the dishwasher, but have you ever thought to wash the dish-drying rack? We know what you’re probably thinking. I put clean dishes in there! Why would I need to wash it? The answer is simple: mold....
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2019 9:34 am
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You know what they say, “A dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s.” Whether that’s true or not, there is one thing, for sure, that is dirtier than both: your pup’s favorite squeaky toy. With the bacteria from your dog’s m...
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2019 9:31 am
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The fridge, home to yummy food and loads of bacteria. Yep. You read that right. Bacteria. Keep your fridge cleaned out regularly to avoid a buildup. But you need to make sure you clean ALL your fridge. One of the most ne...
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2019 9:27 am
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