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Prepare Your Child for an Outpatient Procedure
Children, like adults, get anxious about the unknown. When children learn they have an upcoming hospital procedure, they need -- and deserve -- developmentally appropriate information.
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Start Early: Swim Lessons Protect Your Child from Drowning
Drowning is the single leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, and it’s one of the top causes of death for teens, too. That’s why swim lessons are an integral part of the layers of protection that can help prevent drowning.
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Learning To Live with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
If your child is having trouble getting out of bed in the morning or is slow to rise after sitting for a while, it may not be procrastination. juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease that children most often say feels like stiffness and can curtail their movements. This condition affects about 1 in every 1,000 children.
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Say Yes When Your Child Asks for a Pet. Here’s Why
Whether it’s a dog, cat, rabbit or reptile, pets can have real and positive effects on your child’s emotional and physical development. If your family has the resources to take care of a pet and no one in the house is allergic, you may want to consider getting your child an animal companion.
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When Your Child’s Nosebleed Is Serious
Seeing your child with a nosebleed can be scary, but try to remain calm. Most nosebleeds look much worse than they really are and can be treated at home.
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Doctor Won’t Prescribe Antibiotics for Your Child? Here’s Why
As a parent, you want your sick child to feel better. And sometimes you may not understand why a pediatrician will not prescribe antibiotics to make that happen.
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10 Common Myths About Measles—and the Real Facts
Measles cases in the U.S. climbed to a 25-year high in April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 704 confirmed cases of measles so far this year have affected 22 states, including Florida. Although the viral infection was declared “eliminated” from the U.S. in 2000, this year’s rapid spread of measles has become a serious public health concern. Increasing numbers of travelers catch the viral infection abroad and bring it into the U.S., spreading it among pockets of people who are unvaccinated.
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Does Your Child Have Abdominal Migraines?
Is your child complaining about stomach pain? One possible cause might surprise you: Abdominal migraines.
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It's OK To Let Your Fussy Baby Cry It Out at Night
You fed the baby, changed her diaper, rocked her for a bit and put her down for bed.
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8 Mistakes Parents Make Installing Child Car Seats
Installing a car seat correctly isn’t easy, but installing it incorrectly could have dangerous — even deadly — consequences for your child.
