Watermelon Snowman Snack
The cold chill of winter may have you feeling trapped indoors with nothing to do and nowhere to go, but fun activities fit for the whole family can add excitement and chase…
Health
How to Make the Most of Your Child’s Wellness Visit
For some kids, visiting their pediatrician is all about the lollipops. “There have been…
Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Linked to Risk of ADHD, Autism
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.
What Parents Need to Know About Antidepressants for Children and Teens
Rates of anxiety and depression among youth have soared over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last fall, a coalition of the nation’s leading experts in pediatric health declared a national emergency…
How Should You Handle a Brain Injury in Children?
by Bryan Pugh As the weather warms, we are venturing outdoors more and more toward sports fields, bike paths and the open road. With our ever-increasing time spent outside and traveling…
Pediatric Dentistry During COVID-19
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused us to rethink, rework and reprioritize the way we go about our lives, raising questions such as “which outings are necessary?” and…
Oral Health for Kids
We all know that feeling: Uh-oh, my child has a cavity. Was it too much candy? Not enough time spent brushing? Should we have come in sooner for a checkup?…
Emergency Room Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Getting hurt is a part of childhood, but it’s essential to prevent serious injuries in children. Parents can take several steps — in the home, on the playground and in the…
KidsPeace Celebrates 140 Years
KidsPeace, an organization that serves the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families and communities through residential treatment programs, educational services and foster care and community-based treatment programs,…
Heart-Healthy Habits for Kids
February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Eating a well-rounded diet, exercising regularly and getting good sleep are all important…
CHOP Opens Second Hospital in King of Prussia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia opened a second hospital in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, called the Middleman Family Pavilion, today. The new hospital gives local families in the Delaware Valley greater…
How to Handle Head Lice
While head lice can spread at any time of the year, it’s particularly important to be on the lookout for signs of lice in the winter, especially when we are all spending more time…
Common Birth Defects
Approximately 150,000 babies (one in 33) are born with a birth defect in the United States each year. Birth defects are a leading cause of infant mortality, and no parent…
Mental Health of U.S. Youth in Crisis
First, the good news: Mental illness in children and adolescents is often treatable and preventable. Unfortunately, the mental health of our country’s youth is in crisis, according to a recently…
Is My Child OK?
It’s a question we parents ask ourselves all the time: “Is my child OK?” As parents, we know there are times when our children do not seem emotionally OK. For example, perhaps a…
Supporting Your Family's Immune System
While you continue to take precautions to keep kids safe from COVID-19, you should know that we are in the midst of cold and flu season. Parents and kids can…
Keeping Your Kids Active During the Winter
The days are getting shorter, winter is approaching and kids are spending more time indoors. While young people may not be getting as much exercise as they would ordinarily get…
Where To Get Kids Vaccinated Against COVID
Parents can breathe a sigh of relief, because the COVID vaccine has finally been approved for children ages 5-11. The FDA approved Pfizer's COVID vaccine for this age group last…
Parents Await Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids
By Rudy Malcom and Eleanor Linafelt Sharon Flynn, a mother of two younger children ages 5 and 7, echoes the sentiments of parents of children 11 and younger about the COVID-19…
No Tricks, Just Treats
Halloween candy by the bagful abounds on supermarket shelves at this time of year. While kids love the abundance of sweets, parents concerned about their kids’ candy intake…
Benefits of Prescribed ADHD Medications for Children
At first, I was skeptical. Could prescribed medication really help children diagnosed with ADHD? I became convinced the answer is yes after several years of working as a counselor. I witnessed…
Should Your Kids Go Gluten-Free?
A gluten-free lifestyle is all the hype now, but is it the right choice for your family? MetroKids posed that question to local nutritionists, who told us that cutting gluten…
Pacify Offers Free Virtual Lactation Services in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is extending their partnership with Pacify, a company that offers telehealth infant feeding support. They will continue to provide free maternal health services to…
Family-Friendly Hiking Trails
Given the still-uncertain conditions as the pandemic lingers, spending time outdoors is a great idea for families. Many people have taken up walking, and a hike is a fun way…