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....
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:...
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,...
Diabetes is becoming more common in young people. According to the CDC, diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are surging among youth in the United States. From 2001 to 2017, the number of people under age 20 living with type 1 diabetes increased by 45%, and...
What Is Sleep Disordered Breathing? Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is an abnormal breathing pattern during sleep. This can range from simple snoring to repetitive pauses in breathing (called sleep apnea). What Causes SDB? Air flows through the nose and mouth into...
Learning to swim should be a priority for every family. It's an important life skill that can play a key role in helping to prevent drowning―a top cause of death among children. Children, and their parents, need to learn how to swim to help keep time in the water safe...
High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel...
M. Elise Graham, MD A tongue tie is a band of tissue underneath the tongue that may make it difficult for the tongue to move. However, every person has a band under the tongue that can be seen or felt and it does not always cause problems. Tongue ties may make it...
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