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Nov 26

What is Happening to Fine Motor Development?

A new and disturbing phenomenon is rising on the educational horizon. Many children are arriving at kindergarten lacking the basic fine motor skills needed to hold a pencil and write. This lack of dexterity in their fingers and hands can be attributed to the increased use of touch screen technology and decreased use of crayons, […]

Nov 4

What Do You Know About WIC?

“WIC” stands for Women, Infants and Children.  It is a supplemental nutrition program for: Pregnant women Breastfeeding women (up to the infant’s 1st birthday) Non-breastfeeding postpartum women up to 6 months after birth Infants Children up to their 5th birthday WIC helps families by providing nutritious foods such as milk, eggs, cereal, juice, fruits, vegetables […]

Nov 4

Get Your Flu Shot Now!

There’s no shortage of misconceptions about the flu vaccine.  Let’s clear up three big ones: MYTH:  You can get the flu from the flu shot. FACT:  You might feel some minor side effects, but because vaccines contain inactivated or weakened flu viruses, they can’t make a health person sick. MYTH:  The flu shot doesn’t always […]