Celebrating New Year's Eve with kids doesn't have to be a boring night at home. We’ve rounded up 15 fantastic family-friendly activities to celebrate New Year's Eve with kids at home. The most meaningful celebrations are the simple ones with those we love the most....
The start of a new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. Making New Year's resolutions can be a fun way to do this! As a pediatrician and mom of three kids, I know how important it is to set healthy goals with kids – and to be...
Colds and flu are a fact of life, but there are smart steps you can take to help keep your kids healthy. What can you do to protect your child from the endless array of germs they encounter? Well, in some ways, getting sick is simply part of a kid's job...
Toys are a fun and important part of every child's development. But each year, many kids are treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries. Choking is a risk for kids ages 3 or younger, because they tend to put objects in their mouths....
These healthy Rudolph Celery Snacks are the perfect Christmas snack idea for kids. They are easy to make, taste delicious, and are so cute. Serve these celery snacks up for a holiday party or make a tray of these peanut butter celery sticks for an afternoon snack;...
Once COVID-19 vaccines arrived and travel restrictions eased, a lot of families began planning trips again. But with flu, RSV and COVID still spreading, many parents are opting for longer car rides rather than traveling on crowded planes or other...
In many family homes, the winter holidays bring extra cheer but also some extra hazards for young children. An important one to keep in mind is button batteries and lithium coin batteries, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal injuries if swallowed....
If your child has a sore throat, cough or runny nose, you might expect the doctor to prescribe antibiotics. But most of the time, children actually don't need antibiotics to treat these illnesses. In fact, antibiotics can do more harm than good. Here's why:...
A long car ride can be ideal for quality family time, interesting conversations and entertaining activities—if you make it a screen-free trip! The most important tip to keep in mind when taking a road trip: Don't be afraid of a little boredom. It's natural...
The best treatment is to take steps to prevent illness. Few common illnesses are more unpleasant than the flu. The aches and pains, chills, fever, and cough are bad enough; add in the other potential symptoms of flu, including runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue,...
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