• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Head Lice

Two words parents dread hearing--head lice. Head lice are parasites that can be found on the heads of people, most common among preschool and elementary children. Each year millions of Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Autism

While autism generally is not diagnosed in children until the age of three or so, it is possible to spot the warning signs and begin taking preventative measures as early Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Playground Safety

Whether it’s at the park, school or in your own backyard, kids of all ages enjoy climbing on the monkey bars, going down the slide and swinging.  Playgrounds are a Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Insect Repellant,  Bug Spray,  DEET

Insect Repellents and Your Kids Warmer weather means fun time outside, making memories, but it also means, bugs, bugs, bugs! One solution for repelling bugs is using bug spray, but is Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Medication Safety

When it comes to your children, we want to make sure they are always healthy and happy. Any type of medicine or vitamin can ultimately cause harm to you and Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Hand Washing

Of all of the life skills you have to teach your children as they grow up, washing is a pretty important one. After all, not only does it help them Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Cancer

According to the Center for Disease Control and the Children’s Oncology Group, approximately 13,500 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer every year - and that's just in the United Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Baby Care,  Infants,  Co-Sleeping

After hearing horror stories of children being suffocated while co-­sleeping, many parents, concerned about the safety risks that bed­-sharing entails, wrongly believe that bed-­sharing is dangerous. Thankfully, the truth is Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Playground Safety,  Playground Injuries,  Injuries

Whether you have boys or girls, the occasional playground scrape is pretty much unavoidable. Kids who run and play are bound to fall and get hurt on occasion. In light Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Concussions

A hit to the head during a soccer game or a hard fall from skateboarding may result in a serious head injury and even a concussion. The American Academy of Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Allergies

Millions of American children have allergies, which may be caused by any number of plants, animals, foods and other environmental factors. Signs of an allergic reaction vary widely, as well, Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Antibiotics

Find out when it’s appropriate for your child to take antibiotics and when you should just let nature take its course. It seems that wherever we turn we are hearing more Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Nutrition,  Exercise,  Obesity

It's no secret that childhood obesity is on the rise. While not every child is affected, too many of them are and it's causing families plenty of heartache, discouragement, missed Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Nutrition,  Healthy Diet

Chances are you've heard of the gluten-­free diet, seen products at the grocery store with "gluten free" labels or gone to a restaurant where some dishes have a little "GF" Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Washing Hand,  Proper hygiene

One of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illnesses is through proper hand washing.  Young children in particular need to be reminded to wash their hands, which Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Burns

From washing up under too hot of water to an accidental tipping of a coffee cup, burns are a potential hazard in every home.  In fact, burns are some of Read More