The outbreak of COVID-19 is a stressful time for everyone. This may be especially true for mothers who are breastfeeding and concerned about their baby’s health. However, new moms can successfully start and maintain breastfeeding during the pandemic, with some recommended precautions.
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Breastfeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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COVID-19: Caring For Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs
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As COVID-19 continues to spread, children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), may be at increased risk for complications. This includes children with chronic conditions, disabilities, and those with medically complex conditions.
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COVID-19: Keep On Keeping Your Distance
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As the spread of COVID-19 continues, communities are being asked to reduce close contact between people. This is called social distancing, and it’s an important and effective way to slow down the spread of this virus.
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COVID-19: What Families Need to Know
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COVID-19, discovered in December 2019, quickly became a global pandemic. Doctors and researchers continue to learn more about it every day. Safe and effective vaccines are now available, offering hope for an end to the pandemic. Until everyone is vaccinated, however, the virus continues to spread.
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Co-Parenting Through COVID-19: Putting Your Children First
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While a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic can add to the stress of co-parenting, it can also help parents overcome their issues and work together to safeguard the children they both love.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Diagnosed or Suspected
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Information and guidance on when COVID-19 is diagnosed or suspected.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention
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Information and guidance on preventing COVID-19 infection.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) or Influenza - How to Tell
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Information and guidance on similarities and differences of COVID-19 and influenza infections.
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Getting Children and Teens Outside While Physical Distancing for COVID-19
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Many schools are now closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You may have created a schedule for your family. Ideally, it includes some outdoor time.
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Masks or Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19
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To protect ourselves and others from COVID-19, the CDC recommends wearing masks out in public. But what about children? Read on for answers to some frequently asked questions about masks or cloth face coverings and children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home
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Calmly teaching your child good behavior can become more difficult, though no less important, during stressful times. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers these tips for families facing long periods of time isolated at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Simple Ways to Entertain and Boost Your Baby’s Development at Home
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During social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, you may be looking for new ways to entertain and play with your young child. Thankfully, all you need is loving attention and some basic household items.
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Teens & COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities During the Outbreak
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Social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 can be especially hard for teens, who may feel cut off from their friends. Many also face big letdowns as graduations, proms, sports seasons, college visits and other long-planned events are cancelled or postponed. Here are a few ways you can help your
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Tips for Coping with a New Baby During COVID-19
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All babies cry. Most babies cry a lot from two weeks to two months of age. Some cry more than others, and some cry longer than others. For many new parents, crying is one of the most stressful parts of coping with a newborn.
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Working and Learning from Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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To help contain COVID-19, many schools moved children to online learning at home. In addition, many parents are being asked to work from home. These forms of social distancing are needed to help slow the spread of the virus and prevent overloading the health care system.
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