Bicycle Helmets
Why should my child wear a bike helmet? Every year about 25 children an hour are rushed to hospital emergency rooms with injuries from bicycle wrecks — many of them head injuries that can cause brain damage and life-long disabilities. But these injur…
Learn MoreCold Sores (Children)
What are cold sores?Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are small red blisters that crop up near the lips or on them. More rarely, they sprout on the roof of the mouth. (Some people confuse them with canker sores, which are painful crater-like s…
Learn MoreAutism
What is autism? Autism is a brain disorder that can severely limit a child’s ability to communicate or interact with others. National statistics for how many children are affected by autism don’t yet exist. However, the National Institute for Mental H…
Learn MoreChildhood Immunization Schedule: What Parents Need to Know
Becoming a new parent brings plenty of challenges, and getting your young children all the vaccines they need, when they need them, can be daunting.“Immunizations are a way for us to help people develop immunity so they can prevent infections,” explai…
Learn MoreHow to Keep Your Kids Safe on Halloween
How can I keep my kids safe on Halloween? Whoever came up with the idea of having kids roam neighborhoods at night to collect candy from strangers definitely wasn’t a child-safety expert. Halloween can be dangerous — but not necessarily for the reaso…
Learn MoreBabies and Dogs
Little kids love dogs. Even babies want to crawl on the furry member of the family. Unfortunately, the warm feelings aren’t always mutual. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 400,000 kids in the United States get m…
Learn MoreKindergarten: Is Your Child Ready?
All parents get a little anxious about sending their children off to school for the first time, but it’s an especially tough call if your child was born in the second half of the year. Many public school districts require that a child turns 5 by Septe…
Learn MoreKindergarten: How Can I Tell If My Child Is Keeping Up?
How will I know if my child is keeping up in kindergarten? In the months after your child starts kindergarten, you’ll probably worry a bit about whether he’s comfortable and doing well. But unless you’re volunteering in the classroom and can see for y…
Learn MoreHeat Rash
What is heat rash? Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is a red pimply skin eruption that can appear when your child overheats. It shows up most often in folds of the skin and on parts of the body where clothing fits snugly. These places include th…
Learn MoreHand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a very common viral infection that predominantly affects children under the age of 5, but it can also strike adults. It is characterized by fevers, skin rash, mouth sores and sometimes gastrointestinal complaints…
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