Medical

Giving Birth in Philadelphia

Philadelphia-area trends in giving birth include fewer C sections, doula support and postpartum pampering.

By Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Signs of Asthma in Children

Signs of kids' asthma and how to treat them. Plus, make an Asthma Action Plan.

By Ilene Laurel

Top Trends in Kids' Dental Health

Area dentists give parents tips about good kids' dental hygiene and talk about the top trends in pediatric dentistry.

By Janet Tumelty

Afraid of the Doctor?

How to help kids deal with their fear of needles and going to the pediatrician

By Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Safe Swaddling

Learn to swaddle your baby in a safe, hip-healthy way.

Juvenile Arthritis: Never Too Young

300,000 American kids suffer from juvenile idiopathic arthritis, yet the condition is often misdiagnosed as growing pains. Learn to tell the difference.

By Laura Lane

Avoiding the ER

Urgent care centers and retail walk-in health centers give families alternatives to the emergency room

By Emily DiCicco

Physical Developments: Early Puberty

Girls are reaching puberty at younger ages than ever. Find out why and how to have "the puberty talk" in age-appropriate ways.

By Hannah Morrison

Back-to-School Health Checklist and Sports Physicals

MetroKids back-to-school health checklist includes immunizations, easy sports physicals, hearing and vision tests and safety checks for footwear and backpacks

By Jennifer Joselin

Do Earbuds Cause Hearing Loss in Kids?

Earbuds cause hearing impairment in children and can cause hearing loss. Learn how to safely use earbuds for kids and how to determine if sounds are too loud for children.

By Ann L. Rappaport, PhD