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.
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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…
Never Give Up Until They Buckle Up
Mom-blogger Hillary Chybinski passionately urges parents to insist that their children buckle up.
A winter sports safety guide
Here's how to avoid skiing, sledding, snowboarding and ice hockey injuries.
Girls' Soccer Head Injuries Rise
Treatment for concussions and repetitive head injuries in youth sports are on the rise. Girls soccer ranks just behind football and boys' ice hockey.
Prepare for Pet Emergencies
Before you call the vet, you can often treat dog and cat bug bites, bleeding, overheating, poisoning, ticks, fleas and vomiting.
Start Early with Bike Helmets
As soon as children begin riding a tricycle, parents should buy them a bicycle helmet to prevent head injuries.
New Moms Make Mistakes!
Small slip-ups can overly discourage new moms, who often run on too little sleep and too much anxiety.
Cesarean Section Q & A
Whether you have a scheduled C-section or want to know what an emergency one involves, knowing key facts will make the experience easier.
Questions To Ask Sports Camps
Kids attend sports camps to improve skills, stay active during the summer and have fun. These questions can help you match a sports camp with your child’s interests and abilities.
Let’s Tackle Sports Injuries
Parents have an important role in making sure both students and their schools and sports clubs are following up-to-date safety and injury management practices.
Discipline and Disability
By law, schools can't expel students with disabilities if their behavior is the "manifestation of a disability" unless "special circumstances" are involved.