Preventing Abuse of Your Special Needs Child
Children with developmental disabilities are at increased risk for abuse. Here's what you can do to prevent it.
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Skin Cancer Prevention – All Year Long
Keep your skin protected all year round. Helpful ways to prevent melanoma.
Never Give Up Until They Buckle Up
Mom-blogger Hillary Chybinski passionately urges parents to insist that their children buckle up.
Drub-Abuse Prevention Assembly Choices
Assemblies and In-Class Curicula Educate About Addiction
When Should You Get a Mammogram?
New mammogram recommendations from the American Cancer Society aim to decrease false positives and achieve early detection of breast cancers.
Should My Child Get the HPV Vaccine?
Answers to your questions about the safety and usefulness of the HPV vaccine for tweens and teens
10 Dangers That Overtired Kids Face
Today's children are notoriously sleep-deprived. The more you know about chronic overtiredness, the better able you'll be to spot it.
Preventing and treating head lice
Have you received the dreaded "Dear parents, it has come to our attention" letter about lice? Mom blogger Hillary Chybinski offers advice on what to do.
June 1 Deadline for Young Heroes Award
The National Liberty Museum seeks nominees who have volunteered to help others, promoted appreciation for diversity or participated in conflict resolution.
Autism Cases Are Up 78% since 2007
The CDC says an estimated 1 in 88 children have autism spectrum disorders, which are nearly five times more common among boys.
Cerebral Palsy Research Update
Researchers, both in Delaware and nationally, are making strides in the prevention and treatment of cerebral palsy.
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.
Check Your Fire Defenses
Well-maintained smoke alarms and a well-rehearsed escape plan are essential family fire defenses.