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October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! Although the month is almost at an end, adopting a dog—or cat or other pet, for that matter—is a great thing to do any time of year. You’re not only saving the life of that one pet, but you’re opening up room in the shelter so...

Halloween is just around the corner, and kids of all ages are gearing up for the festivities. Before your children go trick or treating, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help ensure they have a safe holiday. Plan costumes that are...

It seems like new (and often-times conflicting) information comes out each day about what’s healthy to eat and what’s best to limit or avoid.  In the last several years, one theme has been pretty constant:  Study after study indicates that eating less red...

Wondering how to establish and maintain healthy sleep habits for your baby or older child? Here are a few tips from Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant Corey Wilbur, M.S., founder of Let There Be Sleep! LLC. Stick to a regular daytime and bedtime sleep schedule as...

By Nicole Nagy I was a prisoner inside my own body. Like many people, I struggle with anxiety and depression, which started when I was a teenager. Somehow I had the will power to document my journey from hospitalizations, suicide attempts, brain surgery and just...

At North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, we not only provide counseling, but we also offer some very innovative programs targeted at specific needs and sectors of our local communities. One of those programs is the Latina Girls Project, which was created to...

Recent headlines have revealed an alarming rash of suicides among police officers and veterans. But adults are not the only ones at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the third leading cause of death among...