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Why Your Kids Probably Need More Sleep

  Have you noticed how easily kids go to sleep after playing in a basketball tournament or spending an afternoon riding bikes with friends? Or how they seem more restless, agitated or hyperactive at bedtime after a movie marathon on […]

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Three Tips for Helping Your Kids Start the School Year Off Right

September marks the start of a new season, and with that brings a new set of opportunities for learning. Whether behind a desk at school or at the kitchen table at home; it’s never too late to teach your children […]

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Beyond a Burst of Energy – The Real Dangers of Energy Drinks

  The popularity and increased use of energy drinks among youth in Nova Scotia is a growing concern for physicians. It’s no secret that these highly-caffeinated beverages present significant health risks to children and youth that respectively make up the […]