Some parents may have enough difficulty getting their toddlers strapped into their car seats, but that may be just half the battle.
A new, small study of parents in Colorado reveals another potential roadblock to child passenger safety: youngsters unbuckling themselves while the vehicle is moving.
Such incidents are alarming as restraining children inappropriately in a vehicle [...]
Acetaminophen is a common over the counter remedy for pain and fever in children, which is why parents need to be cautious to ensure an overdose does not occur.
Think it could never happen to you? Think of these possible scenarios, courtesy of the Mayo Clinic.
■You’re in a hurry. You might unwittingly give your child too [...]
Doctors urge parents and medical providers to limit children’s and adolescents’ exposure to x-ray and other radiation to only levels that are absolutely necessary because of young people’s strong vulnerability to radiation’s damaging effects.
However, that importance seems to be lost on dentists, orthodontists and other specialists like maxillofacial surgeons. Misinformation about the safety and effectiveness [...]
Let’s be fair, Dora must share the blame with the entire child marketing industry. Studies show that children who play primarily with branded toys and are exposed to today’s levels of media are less happy, less satisfied with life, more depressed, anxious and have lower-self esteem.
Paul Scott exposes the child marketing industry’s unethical practices and [...]
A sobering article in today’s New York Times tells the story of a baby killed by a button – a button battery that is. Today’s button batteries, those flat disc batteries often used in watches and other small electronic devices, are more powerful than ever and are responsible for a growing number of deaths and [...]
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 [...]
At 37 weeks of pregnancy when the big day is drawing near, when a mother is likely to experience hormone-related anxiety about her baby and a father may have read one too many articles about birth injuries, expecting parents should ask their doctor or midwife about CALM. CALM is a web-based software used to predict [...]
We worry when our babies are sick and for good reason.
They can’t tell us what’s wrong so our fears are left unchecked. To make matters worse, symptoms that we would easily recognize in older children and adults are often different in babies.
Here’s your chance to learn about the most common medical conditions that are difficult [...]
What’s the one thing you as a parent can do that will actually make a difference in positively effecting your children’s performance in school, emotional health, and likelihood of developing obesity or drug problems? Studies show the simple act of regularly eating dinner together as a family accomplishes all that.
Today’s researchers are now finding that [...]
I just discovered a great resource for parents who want to ensure their children stay safe and want to do it for a reasonable price. You’ve got to visit mypreciouskid.com and mypreciouskid/blog.com.
Right now, they’re giving away free car seat IDs. Now is your chance to be better safe than sorry. Car seat ID tags may [...]
