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How to treat your child's fever

When to treat a fever and why

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What Parents Need To Know

When your little one goes off to daycare or school, they might come home with more than a craft project: hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). It’s a common viral rash that can quickly spread to the entire family. 

Want a Happier Baby? Adopt a Sleep Schedule

Sleep deprivation is one of the main challenges of parenthood. How much a baby needs to sleep and how much they want to sleep are often two different things. This often results in a tired, cranky child and tired, frustrated parents.

What To Know About Children’s OTC Medications

When it comes to calming fevers, quieting coughs or settling upset stomachs, parents often turn to over-the-counter (OTC) medications. These can provide immediate comfort for minor illnesses and ailments, but choosing the right medicine and giving the proper dose is key when it comes to your child’s safety. 

How Soon Should My Child Start Swimming Lessons?

Swimming can be a fun activity for kids, and with Florida’s warm weather, it can be a great way to cool down. But with drowning listed as the top cause of death for children between ages 1 and 4, swimming lessons are key to reducing the risk of tragedy. 

How To Help Kids with Social Anxiety During Pandemic

Many parents, while trying to keep their children safe from COVID-19, worry their kids are missing important social skills. Some of the most common issues include social anxiety, gaps in social skills like sharing and parallel play, and separation anxiety. 

Why Sports Clearance Exams Don’t Replace Annual Physicals

A common question parents have is whether their child needs an annual physical with their pediatrician if they’ve already had a sports clearance exam at school.

Measles Cases Rising: What Parents Need To Know

Typically, when school is out for the summer, your child’s risk of getting measles is significantly less because they are exposed to fewer people. This year, however, there has been an increase in cases.

Protect Your Autistic Child from Drowning

Kids with autism are drawn to water, but they have a lack of awareness of the dangers that come with it. Many autistic children drown when they wander away from their homes and into a retention pond, lake or pool.

Red Dye No. 3: Understanding the Danger to Kids