Warm, sunny days are wonderful, it is good get outdoors and to exercise outside, and the sun feels great on you skin. But the sun can harm you and your family. Too much sun exposure can cause dehydration, fever, damage … Continue reading
Car Seat Safety: A Guide to Safe Road Travel
One of the most important investments you can make in your young child’s future is a car seat. Car crashes are the number one killer of children 1-12 years old in the United States. The best way to protect them … Continue reading
Traveling Tips – How to Make Airplane Trips with Children More Enjoyable for Everyone…
Flying with kids can be a challenge or it can be smooth-sailing. Very much depends on the age of your child, the length of your flight, and the time of day of your flight. If you have an infant, packing can … Continue reading
Why Well-Child Visits Are So Important…
Depending on the illness, you are most likely to take your child to the doctor when they are sick. Recognize that the exam at that appointment focuses on your child’s’ specific illness or problem. As such your doctor doesn’t have … Continue reading
Allergies Are Nothing to Sneeze At… Learn How to Prevent Them
As the weather shifts from sweaty summer days to a cool fall nights, the changing temperatures signal the advent of seasonal allergies. With this short article, gain some tips to help you recognize allergy symptoms and help your kids feel … Continue reading
Health Tips for Parents – How To Know When “My Tummy Hurts” Is Real
Belly woes can sometimes be tough to tell if your child is truly sick and if you need to call the doctor. Most times if you ask your child where it hurts, he will point to his belly button area. … Continue reading
Head Injuries and When to Worry…
Sit and watch children at play and you will quickly learn one thing: children are constantly hitting their heads! If your child hits his or her head, how do you know when it is serious enough to seek medical care … Continue reading
Common Issues and Suggestions For Potty Training Your Child…
Before starting toilet training, look for signs your toddler is ready. Beginning too soon can be frustrating for both of you and can make the whole process take longer. If you’ve started the process, and potty training was going well … Continue reading
Is Your Child Hyperactive or Just Being A Kid?
Does it feel like your child is ignoring you? Or perhaps that there is something wrong with your child, or your skills as a parent? Maybe you have two children and your oldest is calm, follows the rules, and responsible … Continue reading
What’s An Ear Infection? How to Spot and Prevent a Child’s Ear Infection…
Is your 6 month old typically a good sleeper but woke up crying in the middle of the night? Has your toddler been congested for over a week and woke up this morning with a 101 fever? Or did your … Continue reading