How You Can Prevent 45,000 Child Head Injuries

All you have to do is ensure your child wears a helmet while riding a bicycle. With school letting out for the summer, kids have more time to get outside on bicycles. However, an otherwise healthy activity can turn dangerous all too quickly.
Staying off busy roads is not enough. More than half the 135 children [...]

Holiday Decorations Dangerous To Children

Stocking hangers have become quite popular the last couple years, but can pose a real danger to young children. Parents may be better off foregoing stockings altogether until their children are old enough to appreciate that danger.
Stocking hangers have become popular as a way to hang those well-loved holiday stockings without drilling holes or using [...]

If My Child Steals Now, Does That Mean He Will Become A Thief?

Most every parent has asked the question,  “Honey, did you take the (insert personal item here)?” Whether it be jewelry from your dresser, money from your wallet or myriad other items kids may be attracted to, parents often find their children have stolen something. Experts confirm it is extremely common.
Experts also reassure us that we [...]

Will new fetal monitoring guidelines reduce number of Cesareans?

If you are an expectant mother who would like to avoid the pain and extended recovery time attendant with an unnecessary Cesarean surgery as well as reduce your hospital bill, make sure your obstetrician knows about the new fetal monitoring guidelines published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
If you give birth in America, [...]

Epsom Salts Reduces Cerebral Palsy Risk

Apparently, Epsom salts reduces the incidence of cerebral palsy births. Researchers still haven’t determined why, but this video explores the potential explanations.

Folic Acid Reduces Risk of Delivering Premature Baby

A new study reports that a woman is 50 percent less likely to have a premature baby if they take folic acid for at least a year before conception.
The study’s conclusion is important for two reasons. First, folic acid benefits women of all ages, races and additional health factors. Second, premature birth is a substantial [...]