Now that we are in the peak of winter, most parents are dealing with the same issue—keeping their kids active when the temperatures drop. Cold weather along with shorter days make it difficult for kids to get out and get moving. It is so important...
For generations, kids have been “daring” each other to do silly things or make risky choices. While the act of “dares” is nothing new, there is a new type of dare that has become a bit of an epidemic—known as the Tide Pod Challenge. These dares...
In a recent report from the CDC, the organization detailed that 120 people from 15 different states were reported to have measles from January 1st to December 2nd, 2017. Why is this number so shocking? Only a few short years ago, health experts thought they...
For many expecting mothers, pregnancy can come with a lot of questions. As a mom-to-be, you want to make sure that you are doing everything that you can to keep yourself and your growing baby as healthy as possible. One of the many concerns that...
As a parent, nothing can be more heart-wrenching than hearing your child has been hurt and has a concussion. However, even though they are unfortunately common, many concussions can go undiagnosed. Concussions can happen at any age, in any type of contact sport, and they...
As a parent of a newborn baby, you have a lot of decisions to make regarding the health of your child. One of the many topics that is up for debate has to do with the type of diapers you use on your infant. The...
When welcoming a newborn, a child into the world, the primary focus of most parents is to make sure their baby is healthy, happy and protected. Parents want to comfort their child in any way that they can, which is why for decades so many...
The contagious bacterial infection known as whooping cough or pertussis recently made headlines, when the Plano Independent School District released a warning about this disease. According to their statement, two students at Clark High School in the Texas town were confirmed as having this highly-contagious...
During a child’s first two years of life, one of the leading topics of discussion between parents and pediatricians is undoubtedly vaccinations. Today, the CDC recommends that all healthy babies be vaccinated against 12 different viruses or diseases during these first 24 months of life....
The fall is upon us and winter is fast-approaching which means one thing for people of all ages: it is about to be flu season. This is a very difficult time of year not only for kids and seniors, who are at the highest risk...
