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Recess isn’t just fun and games
Smart PlayRecess isn’t just fun and gamesThe running, jumping and general chaos during recess is more than just a few minutes of fun for school kids. That unstructured playtime is critical to their...
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Get your family’s flu shots early
That Time of YearGet your family’s flu shots earlyWith summer still upon us, it’s easy to forget about the flu. But the sooner you and your kids are vaccinated, the better, experts say. An updated...
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How to pick the right car seat for your little ones
Buckle UpHow to pick the right car seat for your little onesThe importance of car seats can’t be underestimated. A parent’s worst nightmare can come true if their child is not protected properly when...
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Should parents use retail clinics for kids?
Kid careShould parents use retail clinics for kids?According to an updated policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children should not receive primary care from clinics at...
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Keeping kids’ knees safe
Safety firstKeeping kids’ knees safeWith more kids playing sports and many getting involved in competitive training at a younger age, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have been on the rise...
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Is dry drowning possible?
H2o WarningIs dry drowning possible?With the official start of summer this weekend, experts are sending out a warning. A near-drowning in a pool or lake could actually take days to turn deadly – long...
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Experts urge the importance of reading to infants
Baby TalkExperts urge the importance of reading to infantsThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is encouraging parents to read, sing and speak aloud to infants during their early days. Hearing more...
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Healthy school lunches kids will actually eat
Meal PlanHealthy school lunches kids will actually eatWith kids headed back to school, having at least one meal away from home along with snacks, it’s that much more difficult to ensure they are...
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Should 2-year-olds be using tablets?
Screen TimeShould 2-year-olds be using tablets?Is keeping your young child off of electronic devices a healthy habit or a handicap for the future? Many parents wonder where to draw the line when it...
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What you need to know about IUDs
Planned PregnancyWhat you need to know about IUDsMove over diaphragm. Watch out the Pill. There’s a contraceptive on the market that’s made a big comeback in the U.S. and it’s regained more popularity...
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Parents conflicted about delayed school start times
Sleep deprivationParents conflicted about delayed school start timesLong hours of extracurricular activities, after school jobs, cramming for the SAT and finishing piles of homework—no wonder...
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How to avoid sibling rivalry
Prepared parentHow to avoid sibling rivalryA new baby in the family may be a cause for celebration, but it can also lead to sibling rivalry. Sibling rivalry is when brothers and sisters grow jealous...
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Another reason for kids to turn off the TV
Less is moreAnother reason for kids to turn off the TVNew research suggests that too much television isn’t good for a child’s waistline. Kindergartners and first-graders who watched at least an hour...
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Infographic: 6 tips for a bug bite free summer
Bug offInfographic: 6 tips for a bug bite free summer The post Infographic: 6 tips for a bug bite free summer appeared first on health enews.
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Finding accurate firearm storage info online can be challenging
Safety firstFinding accurate firearm storage info online can be challengingVery few websites with information on safe firearm and ammunition storage provide guidance that is proven to protect children...
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Adolescents are spending 6 hours or more with electronic devices
Generation techAdolescents are spending 6 hours or more with electronic devicesIt may come as no surprise that American teenagers spend a lot time using entertainment media, but just how much time...
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Why does my child wet the bed?
Nighttime troubleWhy does my child wet the bed?Wet sheets and pajamas, tired parents and one embarrassed child — a familiar scene that some families face every night due to bedwetting. “Bedwetting is...
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How to handle your child’s bedwetting
Nighttime troubleHow to handle your child’s bedwettingWet sheets and pajamas, tired parents and one embarrassed child — a familiar scene that some families face every night due to bedwetting....
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Suicide now the second leading cause of death for teens
Addressing DepressionSuicide now the second leading cause of death for teensSuicide is now the second leading cause of death among adolescents, ages 15 to 19, according to a 2016 study by the American...
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New safety recommendations for sleeping infants released
Crib careNew safety recommendations for sleeping infants releasedInfants should sleep in the same bedroom as their parents, but not in the same bed. That’s one of the key messages found in updated...
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