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Jun 20
3 min

Celebrating Dads from Early Childhood Onwards

Happy Father’s Day! Today, we celebrate dads all over the world who play an integral role in family life. Sonora Smart Dodd founded Fathe...

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Apr 1
3 min

Worthy Cause for Child Abuse Prevention Month: Alpine County Child Abuse Prevention Council

The month of April calls attention to one of the most tragic, widespread problems affecting those dearest to our communities: our childre...

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Nov 19, 2019
3 min

November is National Prematurity Awareness Month! 6 Ways to Support Preemie Families

Every year, nearly 400,000 babies in the United States are born premature. This means they were delivered before completing the normal 37...

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Jun 16, 2019
3 min

A Day for Our Dads

Although we should celebrate our parents and our spouses everyday, this weekend is an excuse to give the men in our life more appreciatio...

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Apr 19, 2019
4 min

How Fathers Can Support Breastfeeding Mothers

The first few months after birth can be both exciting and overwhelming. Mothers need all the support they can get, and breastfeeding is s...

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Apr 11, 2019
4 min

Teaching Children About Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a beautiful experience for both the mother and the infant. It helps keep your infant healthy and strong and builds a bea...

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Mar 24, 2019
3 min

NICU Family Support

Having a baby in the NICU is life-altering, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. There are many resources out there th...

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