Cultivating the kindness of strangers
Craving a change, we recently moved our family across town. Although in the same city, it might as well be a different country. The distance is great enough that we needed to recreate our lives: new schools, recreational activities, dentists, babysitters, routes to work and grocery stores.
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Colds, flus, fevers…oh my!    
Parents know the experience of awakening to cries in the night, only to find your child flushed, hot, and sweaty. What can you do to help them feel better? Dress your child in lightweight clothing and cover them with a light sheet or blanket. Provide plenty of fluids, including water, diluted fruit juice, herbal teas (chamomile, ginger, licorice, lemon balm, red clover) or soup frequently to keep the throat moist and the body hydrated.
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Ready-2-quit?
Although a popular New Year’s resolution, few people successfully quit smoking cold turkey. Choose to quit gradually with proven strategies
that assist smokers to finally kick the habit.
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Prevent recurring kidney stones 
Anyone who has experienced the excruciating pain of kidney stones certainly wants to prevent a recurrence. Did you know that kidney stones affect about 12% of men and 5% of women and tend to run in families?
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