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Read MoreThroughout the year, AARP Connecticut offers hundreds of opportunities for people to connect, learn, explore, and have fun with our free in-person and virtual events.
Read MoreWe have an excellent system for children’s medical care, but sometimes the stumbling block is choosing the first step in accessing that care.
Read MoreOnce again, the school year is approaching. Whether you’ve been through this twenty times, or this is your first experience, getting children ready for school can be a painful experience. Let’s look at some of the problems and consider possible solutions.
Read MoreThe onset of puberty is a difficult time for children and parents alike. I think it’s important to tackle the issue with sensitivity. After the problems we have faced in our adult life, we may have forgotten how uncomfortable it was to talk about our bodies as we entered adolescence. Just as it’s important to give children a chance to understand what puberty all is about, it’s important to take their concerns seriously.
Read MoreIt is probably true that trying to scare children and adolescents won’t change their behaviors. Perhaps, it will work better to scare the parents. The fact is there are circumstances that you can change to prevent injury or death to your child.
Read MoreFor many years, it was my challenge to keep children’s attention as I spoke to them during adolescent well visits. In particular, I thought it was worth discussing aspects of personal responsibility as children reached the age of 11 or 12.
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