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Health Topics
Safe From Harm
For many parents, having a gun in the house is a matter of safety when it comes to protecting their family. However, securing weapons out of a child’s reach is paramount to keeping kids safe inside their own home. Continue reading
When Your Baby Has Heat Rash
Heat rash can occur in infants any time the little one’s skin is warm and moist. That’s why summer makes your baby more susceptible to this uncomfortable rash. Continue reading
Zesty Farmers’ Market Options
Ravenous? Try a summer vegetable stew. Peckish? Savor a cup of fresh cherry and cucumber salad. Continue reading
Shingles⎯Chicken Pox’s Older Cousin
Has your child had chicken pox? If so, the potential to develop shingles now or later in life lurks just beneath his or her skin. Continue reading
Broken Bones—Not Again!
While participating in everything from soccer to gymnastics—and all activities in between—most kids are bound to break a bone. However, when a child repeatedly fractures the same bone or suffers more than one break during puberty, it may cause for concern. Continue reading
Arthritis in Children
Though arthritis is generally considered an affliction of the elderly, juvenile arthritis is one of the leading childhood diseases in the United States, affecting as many as 294,000 children 18 and younger. Continue reading
Do What You Can to Keep Your Infant from Catching RSV
While respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be a cause of the common cold in older children and adults, it can be dangerous in infants. What can moms and dads do to keep this virus away from their infants? Continue reading
Spotlighting Scoliosis in Teenagers
Your 14-year-old daughter had a scoliosis screening at school today, and she came home with instructions to follow up with her primary care provider about the results. You wonder: If she is diagnosed with scoliosis, what kind of treatment will she need? Continue reading
Preteen Water Safety Primer
School’s out, and your preteen is ready to chill and have fun with friends. Whether your preteen is headed to his or her best friend’s backyard pool or a fun weekend at the lake with friends, water safety is paramount. Continue reading
Home Alone, Starring Your Child
Leaving a child home alone fosters independence in the child and freedom to the parents, but it also presents a safety dilemma. Make sure your son or daughter is ready for the responsibility that comes with the latchkey. Continue reading
