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CLV week 4 food
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Camp Little Victors 2020: Food Frenzy
What kid doesn’t love to play with their food? Join C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s Camp Little Victors program for fun food-filled activities you and your child are sure to love!
Teaching kids about race
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Raising Race-Conscious Children: How to Talk to Kids About Race and Racism
Anti-racist resources and tips for talking to kids about race and racism.
CLV week 3 balloons
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Camp Little Victors 2020: Balloon Palooza
The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital team walks you through some family fun balloon-themed activities that will blow you away.
Sunscreen
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5 Misconceptions About Kids and Sunscreen
Some parents may not provide adequate sun protection for their children, a national poll suggests. A Mott pediatrician offers top sun safety tips to follow.
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Camp Little Victors 2020: Nuts About Nature
Kids bored at home? This week’s activities will take you and your little ones into the great outdoors together.
CLV week 1 rainbows
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Camp Little Victors 2020: Rainbow Fun
The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s virtual summer camp offers families loads of kid-friendly activities to follow.
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1/3 of Parents in 3 States May Not Send Children to School Because of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has a third of parents surveyed in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio saying they may not send their children back to school in the fall.
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Celebrating 2020’s Little Victors Graduates
The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital recognizes all it's patients who have graduated from high school during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mosquitos and Ticks: 6 Tips to Swat Away Two Summer Spoilers for Kids
Six tips for keeping your kids safe from mosquitos and ticks. From which insect repellents to use, to how to properly remove a tick, a Michigan Medicine expert offers advice.
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Thrive With Your Family: Returning to “Normal”
Experts discuss feeling comfortable resuming everyday activities, dealing with lasting effects of social isolation and making the best out of future school plans.
Little girl sleeping in bed
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Helping Your Kids Overcome Stress-Related Sleep Disruption
Without an alarm clock set for school, sleep routines are anything but routine right now in many homes. A sleep psychologist shares what parents should know.
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Thrive With Your Family: Coping With Loss and Grief
Experts discuss honoring loved ones lost to COVID-19 and the disproportionate impact the pandemic has had on communities of color.
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Parents Likely Misjudge Children’s Digital Screen Time
Nearly three fourths of parents misreported preschoolers’ mobile technology use; some children ages 3-5 engaged with apps intended for teens and adults. 
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Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Spend About $2,500 a Year in Health Care Costs
While insulin comprises a big part of diabetes expenses for children and adults, diabetes-related supplies can cost even more.
Mother and child with masks at doctors
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Why Your Next Pediatric Appointment is So Important
As primary care clinics begin to ramp up usual operations, Michigan Medicine’s director of general pediatrics discusses safety and the importance of staying up-to-date on well visits and vaccines.