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Heavy Backpack? Here’s How Kids Can Lighten the Load Overloaded backpacks place stress on muscles and soft tissues, causing fatigue and strain and increasing the risk of neck, shoulder and back injuries. Learn more.

Dangerous Internet Challenges – Understanding Their Appeal to Kids ​Internet challenges can be fascinating to teens, who can be both impulsive and drawn to behavior that draws attention. Being aware of social media challenges and understanding why they lure kids is important for all parents.

Save the date for our COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall, this Thursday, Dec. 16 at 6pm! We’ll be discussing COVID-19 boosters, vaccines for children 5-11, and Omicron variant. Have a question? Submit here: https://tinyurl.com/TownHall4LAC

Join us November 3 from 5-6:15pm, for our Safe in the South Bay Series: The Latest on COVID-19 Vaccines and Best Practices for Staying Safe. With COVID-19 vaccine boosters and the anticipated release of COVID-19 vaccines for children 5-11 years old, an esteemed panel will share the latest science, safety and considerations for these eligible groups. Learn the best practices to keep you and your loved ones safe while getting back to enjoying the company of colleagues, friends and family, resuming travel and returning to school and work. For more info and to register, visit www.bchd.org/safeinthesouthbayseries

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