What You Can Do to Change Your Child’s Behavior
There are many things that can cause a child to have temper tantrums, emotional outbursts, and general “bad” or unexpected behavior. These can include biological reasons, like…
How to Give Your Child Medicine
There comes a time in every parent’s life when their child needs medicine. It can be a confusing, scary time. But communicating with your family doctor and…
Fireworks Safety
Fireworks are one of many Americans’ favorite parts of summer. While it’s safer to leave the show to the pros and attend a public display, many people…
Vitamins and Minerals: How to Get What You Need
Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals found in food. They nourish your body and are essential to your overall health. Choosing foods each day that are rich…
Effects of Sun Exposure
Everyone who goes outside is exposed to the sun. It is important to know the effects of sun exposure. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) advises…
When Does My Child Need Emergency Services?
Any time your child becomes sick or injured, it can be scary. You may not know what to do. Should you take him or her to the…
Overeating in Children and Teens
Sometimes it may seem your child or teen eats all the time. It may seem they are eating lots of snacks between meals or overeating at meals….
Flu Symptoms vs. Cold Symptoms
As fall approaches each year, it signals the time for changes in the weather, holidays with family—and coughing, sneezing, sore throats, and headaches. When these symptoms hit, how…
Drowning
Drowning is one of the most common dangers when you’re in the water. It happens when you get water — even a small amount — in your…
Enuresis (Bedwetting)
What is enuresis (bedwetting)? Enuresis is the medical term for bedwetting while sleeping. Bedwetting is fairly common among children. It is often just a stage in their…