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Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
- posted: Jun. 29, 2021
Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read More
What Is Pediatric Urinary Incontinence or Enuresis?
- posted: Jun. 23, 2021
While children under 3 years old will not have control over their bladders, older kids that still have issues with bladder control may have something known as urinary incontinence or Read More
Puberty: Getting Through Hormonal Changes
- posted: Aug. 01, 2017
Everyone goes through puberty, but everyone reacts differently to the hormonal changes. Typically, puberty begins in every person some time after the age of eight. This is the transition from childhood Read More
Parents: Protect Your Children from Burns
- posted: Dec. 15, 2016
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
Understanding Childhood Asthma
- posted: Jun. 15, 2016
A common condition seen in kids and teens, asthma is a lung condition that causes trouble breathing and shortness of breath. During an attack, the bronchial airways become inflamed and Read More
Does My Child Have a Food Allergy?
- posted: Mar. 31, 2016
Especially during the younger years, adequate food and nutrition is vital for a child’s growth and development. But for some children, a snack or meal as simple as a peanut Read More
Hear This: Turning Down the Volume Now May Save Your Teen's Hearing in Adult Years
- posted: Mar. 14, 2016
It may seem like your teenager is ignoring you, but in reality, they may be having trouble hearing you. More and more we see kids listening to their MP3 players Read More
Diaper Rash: How to Soothe and Protect Your Baby's Bottom
- posted: Mar. 01, 2016
A baby’s soft, smooth skin is delicate, making it susceptible to diaper rash, a common and mild irritation of the skin that causes redness in the area where the diaper Read More
Fit Kids, Healthy Kids - How to Make Exercise a Way of Life
- posted: Feb. 16, 2016
Children need physical activity on a regular basis to keep them healthy and strong. It’s unfortunate that many kids today are considered overweight. In fact, according to Centers for Disease Read More
Battling Teenage Acne
- posted: Feb. 01, 2016
Acne is by far the most common skin complaint among teenagers, affecting nearly all of those between the ages of 12 and 17 at least occasionally, according to the American Read More
How to Keep Injuries at Bay when Kids are at Play
- posted: Jan. 15, 2016
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
How to Avoid and Manage Dreaded Head Lice
- posted: Dec. 29, 2015
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 Read More
Use Your Head: How to Keep Your Kids Safe from Concussions
- posted: Dec. 15, 2015
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
Fighting Flu Season: How to Protect Your Family from the Influenza Virus
- posted: Dec. 14, 2015
With the arrival of flu season, many parents will be watching their children closely for symptoms of this dreaded virus. The flu, also known as influenza, is a highly contagious Read More
