Asking people with memory loss about past holidays can help them recall happy times
Do you have a parent or grandparent with memory loss? Have the kids ask them about their holiday traditions when they were younger. It will be good for both of them.
Health & Nutrition
How to Tell if Your Child Has an Ear Infection, When to Go to the Doctor
A local pediatrician explains what to look for when you think your child has an ear infection, why a doctor may not prescribe antibiotics and when ear tubes might be necessary.
How to Correctly Fit Your Kids' Shoes
Poorly fitting shoes can cause foot problems down the road. Learn what to look for in children's shoes.
6 Deaths from E-Cigarettes, More Warnings About the Dangers of Vaping
Six people have died from a vaping-related lung illness that has afflicted more than 450 people, including a Delaware County teenager. The call for teens and others to stop using e-cigarettes has been growing, with American Medical Association on Monday joining…
Five Things About Your Baby’s Teeth That Might Surprise You
A first tooth is a big milestone in a baby’s life. Unfortunately, it might soon be followed by a first cavity.
Is There Lead in Your School's Water?
Has your school tested its water for lead? How you can find out in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
How (And Why) To Limit Your Kids' Screen Time
How much screen time is too much for kids? How does social media affect them? How can you control it?
3 Things Every Girl Who Plays Sports Should Know
Girl athletes are more susceptible to certain injuries, an orthopedic surgeon from Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia explains.
What's the Difference Between Food Intolerance and Food Allergy Symptoms?
There is a big difference between being allergic to a food and having an intolerance or sensitivity to it. A true allergic reaction can affect multiple parts of the body and can be life threatening. A food intolerance tends to affect only the digestive system. Getting…
Yes, Sunscreen Can Enter Your Body, FDA Study Finds
The FDA is asking sunscreen makers to determine if the chemicals that are absorbed into the blood are dangerous.
What Are the Signs of Mental Illness in Children?
With ER visits by kids who attempted or considered suicide doubling, parents should know what signals depression, anxiety or other disorders and how to respond.
When is a Bump on the Head Serious?
Most kids get a bump on the head at some point, but how can you tell when it’s serious enough to go to the hospital or doctor?
When to Keep Your Child Home from School
Is a fever a reason to keep a child home from school? Or a cough? Or rash? How can you tell the flu from a cold?
When School Starts Later, Students Do Better, Study Says
Teens who started school later got more sleep and improved their grades.
Green Bean Casserole
Tips for Making a Gluten-free, Allergy-free Thanksgiving Meal Vegetable oil, for frying 4 shallots, divided, 1 chopped, 3 thinly sliced 1½ cups coconut milk ½ cup herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley), finely chopped ½ teaspoon cayenne 1½ lbs green beans, ends…
Genetic, Pregnancy Screening Tests for Baby and You
The number of conditions that can be detected in genetic screening is increasing. But which tests should you get?
The Safety of Children’s Food
Pediatrician and MomSpeak blogger Katie Lockwood discusses ways to avoid additives and plastics when preparing food for your family.
How to Treat a Minor Cut
Cuts and kids seem to go together, especially in the summer. Not every cut requires stitches, but they do need more than a kiss to make them better. If it is more than three-quarters of an inch long or a…
Where Should You Go To Get Medical Care on Vacation?
When a summer vacation turns into a medical emergency, it can be nerve-racking to get your kids the care they need in an unfamiliar environment. Whether you’re traveling abroad or spending your days relaxing on the Jersey or Delaware shore…
What's the Best Sunscreen to Use for Kids? High SPF? Spray? Sunblock?
You stocked up on sunscreen, doled out sunglasses and floppy sunhats, and managed to coat your kids in gooey white SPF 30 before hitting the local swimming hole. But they still came home looking like lobsters, moaning and groaning over…
How Much Sleep Do Kids, Tweens, Teens Need?
Lost sleep hurts learning and hinders school-day success, according to sleep experts and numerous new studies. That’s bad news, because today’s kids get about an hour less sleep each night than they did 30 years ago, says New York Times…
How Can You Tell if Your Child Has a Concussion?
Seven years ago my son suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during a soccer game. An opposing player cleared a ball that hit my 6-foot-2-inch son in the head, knocking him out cold. He came-to quickly and convinced his coach…
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What to Do With the Family When You Need a Sick Day
Tips for taking care of the family when mom needs to take a sick day.
Eat Healthy on Vacation
Whether a long vacation or a day trip to the ball game, don’t let an ice cream cone, concession stand hot dog or interstate gas station stop turn into a summer-long bad eating binge.