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When your children struggle with allergies, every new season can present a new set of challenges that need to be overcome. The allergy season most often starts around January and lingers well until the end of the year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that allergies are the 6 th  most prevalent  cause of chronic illness in the United States. Such alarming statistics call for effective management strategies to help your little one combat the dreaded allergy season. Some ways you can prepare your child are: Know the triggers Any effective management strategy requires an understanding of the causes. Pollen and other respiratory-related allergies are often caused by certain springtime triggers. Once you recognize them, you can work to ensure your child stays away from them. The most common allergens are dust mites, pollen, grass, and mold. Keeping track of pollen counts in your area and noting the times when the allergies are inflamed the most ...

Every Kid Healthy Week  is an official event observed and recognized by the National Health Observances in honor of celebrating achievements in health and wellness in the last week of April from April 20 th  to 24 th . It is organized by Action for Healthy Kids and encourages educational institutions to participate in it. As the likelihood of schools remaining closed and children spending more time at home in quarantine, parents are encouraged to continue the tradition of celebrating it at home. This week is all about supporting healthy eating habits and the importance of nutrition as well as engaging children in healthy activity and promoting overall wellness at home. The schedule for the week in 2020 is the following: April 20 th : Mindfulness Monday April 21 st : Nutrition and Healthy Eating April 22 nd : Wellness Wednesday April 23 rd : Thoughtful Thursday April 24 th : Fitness Friday Here are some ways you can help your children celebrate the week at ...