Ask the Expert September/October 2024

What are some red-flag phrases I should teach my children about while they are online? 

Keeping your children safe online can be as simple as helping them recognize red-flag phrases when chatting with others. 

• DM Me

Moving from comments to a private chat thread opens the prompter up to being able to ask more private questions. 

• Send Me a Face Pic

Requests for pictures, in general, seem harmless, but once a picture is sent, you can no longer control what the other person does with it.  

• Want to Make Some Money?

Any variation of offering money, game gift cards, or other incentives should not be trusted. 

How are the Outdoor Campus classes all free?  

 The Outdoor Campus is part of the Wildlife Division of the Game, Fish and Parks (GFP). Funding for this Division comes from: the sale of hunting/fishing licenses and federal dollars through the Pittman-Robertson Act and the Dingle-Johnson Act. The Wildlife Division does not receive any tax dollars.   

Through these funding sources, along with donations from the public, the Outdoor Campus is able to offer FREE programming. GFP places a high priority on connecting the public to the outdoors, and the Outdoor Campus was created as a FREE resource to help fulfill that mission. 

 So when you take a Campus class, make sure to thank a hunter or angler for funding this resource! 

What happens during a pediatric well visit?   

At Flourish Wellness + Birth Co., a pediatric well visit is a comprehensive check-up designed to support your child’s overall health and development.  

Our approach goes beyond routine care, emphasizing integrative medicine that seeks to understand and address the root causes of any health concerns. During the visit, our expert providers conduct a thorough physical examination, monitor growth and development, and discuss nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle factors. We also evaluate your child’s emotional and mental well-being, ensuring a holistic view of their health. Our goal is to empower families with knowledge and tools to support long-term wellness. At Flourish, we believe in personalized care that nurtures each child’s unique needs, fostering a foundation for lifelong health!