Question of the Month – August

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QUESTION: My child requires ABA behavior intervention. Which is the better option- home or center based ABA therapy? ANSWER: From The Puzzle Place 3425 US 9 North, Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: 732-994-7899 You have taken a big first step, acknowledging your child needs help and are now searching for the best you can get for them. Even with center-based therapy, … Continued

Eggshells – a Great Source of Calcium

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By Susan Heckler Calcium benefits have been known for many years, it aids in maintaining bone health and dental health, as well as the prevention of colon cancer and the reduction of obesity. Once touted as a must for youth, it is now understood that we need calcium from cradle to grave. As we get … Continued

Talking to Children about Tragedy

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By Susan Heckler We all watch the nightly news with a feeling of dread, especially if our children are within ear shot. There is a fine line of what we can do to protect them from the evils of the world and how we can prepare them to deal with it in a healthy way. … Continued

Buying Medicine Online Is Not Your Best Option

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Buying from your local pharmacy is your safest option and also helps out your community. While there are legitimate online pharmacies, there are also some fraudulent ones that advertise prescription drugs at low prices. Understand the dangers of buying from a fake online pharmacy, identify the warning signs, and find resources to help you safely … Continued

Colonoscopies and Mammograms Top List of ‘most-shopped’ Healthcare Services

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By Mia Inqui Colonoscopies, mammograms, and childbirth services are the most searched-for medical services when it comes to cost information—and millennials with higher annual deductible spending are the most frequent comparison shoppers—according to an analysis of a large national health insurance plan database by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Other top … Continued

When You Snooze You Loose

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By Mia Inqui There’s a growing body of evidence that ties short sleep duration (getting less than 7–8 hours of shut-eye) with higher BMI’s in both adults and children proving that sleep habits effect weight. In 2015, researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College presented evidence that cutting sleep by as little as 30 minutes per … Continued

Making your Gardens and Yards Safe for Young Children

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By Pam Teel Deceivingly beautiful, some common flowers and shrubs planted on your property can prove to be harmful and even fatal to humans. Ingesting leaves or seeds in certain plants can cause headaches, convulsions, comas, and even death. It’s good to know what’s in your yard before you set your toddler out to explore. … Continued

Streamline Your Back to School

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By Susan Heckler What?? Summer is ending? So soon? Yes! Here is how you can get a jump on Back to School with less stress and still enjoy what remains of summer time. As a parent, we all hate the feeling of sending your child off to school unprepared. For those with multiple children in … Continued

Buying Medicine Online Is Not Your Best Option

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Buying from your local pharmacy is your safest option and also helps out your community. While there are legitimate online pharmacies, there are also some fraudulent ones that advertise prescription drugs at low prices. Understand the dangers of buying from a fake online pharmacy, identify the warning signs, and find resources to help you safely … Continued

iPhone Secrets You Must Know

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Top Tip: Your iPhone will recharge about 25 percent faster if you put it in Airplane Mode and plug it into a wall outlet. 1. Make text bigger and bolder Despite the iPhone’s large screen size and the iPad’s larger displays, it’s not always easy to read the tiny print on websites and menus. Fortunately, … Continued