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Screen Time

The Pitfalls of Too Much Screen Time Too much screen time can cause health problems for an adult. Insomnia, social disconnection and lack of exercise are just a few. Mix it with the turmoil of teen years — or the plasticity of a preschooler’s brain — and it can lead to conditions
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Teen Driving

Keeping Your Teen Safe Behind the Wheel A tragic trio of inexperience, strong emotions and distractions combines to make vehicle crashes the leading cause of death and disability among American teenagers.   Beverly Shirk, a pediatric trauma coordinator at Penn Sta
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Fall Nuptials

Wedding Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts While wedding season is year-round, fall is the busiest time of year for couples to get married. The weather has cooled down, but it is still as beautiful as ever. As we fall deeper into this marvelous season, expect to have your
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