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Lucy’s Story: Help A Family Save Their Daughter’s Life

  Lucy Van Doormaal was born on April 1st, 2020 at British Columbia Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, CA, joining older brother Sullivan, 3. But just a week later, parents Scott and Laura noticed something wasn’t right.  “Lucy was a natural thumb sucker, and...

Beyond COVID-19: Keeping Kids Safe This Summer

  Of course, coronavirus is on all of our minds this summer, particularly as we look towards the Fall and various back to school plans. But as we spend more time at home and continue to stay safe through social distancing, experts urge parents not to forget about...

National Ice Cream Day is July 19th!

  Ice Cream is the best way to cool off on these hot summer days. With Sunday’s balmy forecast, it’ll be the perfect to day to take a break with a scoop of your favorite flavor! I’ve rounded up a list of local ice cream shops and trailers where...

Talking to Kids About Race

  As we speak to our children about race, it can be hard to know what to say and how to say it. To get some input on how to address these complex issues in a way that kids can understand, we reached out to Dr. Carlin Barnes, MD and Dr. Marketa Wills, MD, MBA,...

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