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How to discuss swine flue with your child

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How to Talk to Your Child About the Swine Flu
Ask your child what she knows about swine flu and what she is concerned about. Explain what the flu is, but keep it simple. Tell her that if she gets the flu, you will take good care of her.
Let her know that most of the cases have been mild and that most people have gotten better in a few days.
Make sure your child washes her hands frequently and for the proper length of time. Dr. Richard Besser, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommends singing “Happy Birthday” while children wash their hands to make sure they’ve scrubbed long enough to get rid of germs. If your child doesn’t have access to soap and water, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer will do.
Tell your child to cover her mouth with a tissue or her arm when she coughs to prevent the spread of germs.
Tell her to avoid touching her eyes, nose or mouth. That’s how germs are spread.
If your child is worried because her school is closed, reassure her that it will reopen in a few days. Schools shut down to protect other kids from getting sick.

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Written by Elizabeth Haran Caplan

2009/09/05 at 04:47

Posted in Living to Learn

Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Parents about the Flu

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Just remember friends, let the facts inform good choices. Relax and read Sanjay Gupta’s advice to parents here!

Written by Elizabeth Haran Caplan

2009/09/04 at 02:55

Posted in Living to Learn

Wikispaces Blog » Blog Archive » Tips and Tricks: Create Templates for Your Wiki Pages

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Wikispaces Blog » Blog Archive » Tips and Tricks: Create Templates for Your Wiki Pages

Teachers if you haven’t discovered this resource waste no more time! Enjoy.

Written by Elizabeth Haran Caplan

2009/08/31 at 04:01

Brain Blogger | Topics from Multidimensional Biopsychosocial Perspectives

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Written by Elizabeth Haran Caplan

2009/07/11 at 04:10

Posted in Living to Learn

Living in the Moment – Happy Days Blog – NYTimes.com

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Written by Elizabeth Haran Caplan

2009/07/10 at 02:22

HippoCampus – Homework and Study Help – Free help with your algebra, biology, environmental science, American government, US history, physics and religion homework

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Written by Elizabeth Haran Caplan

2009/07/10 at 00:15

Reading For a fulfilling life.

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Written by Elizabeth Haran Caplan

2009/07/07 at 04:27

Posted in Living to Learn

The Elders

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The Elders.

A new collective of global leaders dedicated to a better world. Be a part.

Written by Elizabeth Haran Caplan

2009/07/03 at 04:37

Peter Scott’s Library Blog: The Library of Congress on iTunes U

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Written by Elizabeth Haran Caplan

2009/07/03 at 01:17

Posted in Living to Learn

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