The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recently announced its first winners of Healthier Together Grants, which will fund local programs that address family food insecurity. "We know that a child's health…
When my son was a toddler, he couldn’t pronounce the letter “R.” Words like “river” were “wivuh” and “crab” became “cwab.” At the time, I thought these speech errors only…
Sunscreen is a year-round necessity to prevent skin damage and skin cancer, but it’s especially important during the summer, when UV rays are the strongest. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that all…
Installing and using a child’s car seat might seem straightforward, but you would be surprised how often car seat checkup events can prove otherwise. Some child seat misuse factors…
For the past 15 years, parents have turned to U.S. News & World Report’s national rankings of children’s hospitals when searching for specialized pediatric care. To help parents find…
In addition to the likely continued threat of COVID-19 this summer, families will still have to deal with the season’s typical health and safety concerns, from bee stings to sun…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region selected the Community Asthma Prevention Plus Program (CAPP+) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) as its first-ever Asthma Community Champion.…
The Philly HopeLine is a critical resource for local students and caregivers to know about this Mental Health Awareness Month. The free and confidential helpline was launched last May by…
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A help guide on stress relievers for children and adults during the coronavirus pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak can be difficult to discuss with kids. Here are tips on how to handle the subject.
If kids don't seem to get very sick from coronavirus, why has Montgomery County closed its schools for two weeks?
Rewarding and comforting kids with food can lead to overeating when they are not hungry.
Last year’s measles outbreaks in the U.S. led summer camps to review their rules about vaccines and immunizations.
Mom's right: Put on a coat or you'll catch a cold. Or at least be more susceptible to one.
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.
A new study follows others that suggest a link between the pain- and fever-reducer, best known at Tylenol, and ADHD and autism. But more research is needed, the study's author says.
How much screen time is too much for kids? How does social media affect them? How can you control it?
Dr. Kim Rehak outlines strategies to support healthy development and steps to take when concerns arise.
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.
It is important to know all of your options before committing to a dental plan. Here are some ways to help you save money when it comes to keeping your teeth clean.
These health specialty summer camps give kids a chance to have fun with others who have the same medical condition.