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Information and Resources for Families

This Year: Engage Your Children in Thanksgiving Preparations

Involve them in making a Thanksgiving-themed craft,

Let them help with grocery shopping
Assign them simple cooking tasks, like mixing ingredients or setting the table.

Encourage them to write down what they are thankful for and share it at dinner.

Organize a family baking session for pies or cookies

Create a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt with themed items around the house.

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Video tips from American Academy of Pediatrics
https://youtu.be/3LIqo_gcEWk

Winter Car Seat Safety
To ensure your child's safety in winter, follow these winter car seat safety tips:

Dress your child in thin layers instead of bulky winter coats to avoid improper harness fit.
Use a car seat cover or blanket over the harness instead of placing the child in a thick coat.
Always ensure the harness straps are snug and properly adjusted for your child's size.
Keep the car seat in the back seat, away from active airbags for maximum safety.
Warm up the car before travel to ensure a comfortable environment for your child.

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