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…
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5 Summer Health and Safety Myths Debunked
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…
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.
Kids Need to Take Risks, But How Much?
When was the last time your child played in the rain, or climbed a tree? We all want to keep our children safe. But not every risk is harmful. According to experts, supporting children as they navigate some risks builds…
Never Give Up Until They Buckle Up
Mom-blogger Hillary Chybinski passionately urges parents to insist that their children buckle up.
Chaperones Wanted!
A well-planned school field trip makes a topic of study come alive by connecting classroom concepts with real-world applications. Students retain information on the subject after a field trip, and they demonstrate a greater interest in learning more on their…
Is Your Child Ready To Stay Home Alone?
Giving kids the responsibility to stay home alone can be a positive, confidence-building experience — a rite of passage.
One-Stop Pediatric Care
Physical and mental health impact one another and recently, there’s been a move to patient-centered pediatric care. For children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems or more significant mental disorders each year, timely access to a mental health professional can alleviate a serious issue.
The School Keeps Taking Away My Child’s Recess
What to do when the school punishes your child for a behavior issue or incomplete work by taking away recess
Tools to Build Kids' Self-Advocacy Skills
What parents can do to guide students with special needs to know how to ask for support when needed
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Home
Hidden dangers can lurk in even the tidiest of homes. Learn how to perform a safety audit and make the changes necessary to keep your family safe.
Just Keep Swimming!
The American Red Cross estimates that over 90% of families spend at least some time in the water during the summer months, so it makes sense that summer is the prime season for children’s swim lessons. But don’t be so…
Light Up the Night for Safe Trick-or-Treating
Make trick-or-treating safer with these products that light the way for kids from toddlers to teens.
Action-packed Fitness Programs for Kids
Get your kids moving with fun, dynamic fitness options like CrossFit, parkour, American Ninja Warrior and rock climbing.
5 Tips to Keep Kids Safe Around Open Water
Beach-bound? Keep your kids safe around open water this summer.
Baby food for thought
Pediatricians and safety experts answer FAQs about baby food. Did you know store-brand formulas like Parent's Choice or up & up can save $600 per year?
A winter sports safety guide
Here's how to avoid skiing, sledding, snowboarding and ice hockey injuries.
10 Halloween Safety Tips for a Boo-tiful Night
Halloween is not only one of the most festive nights of the year for kids, it's one of the most dangerous, Here are 10 safety tips.
First-time bus ride jitters?
These tips can help ease the anxiety for both you and your child.
The Right Play Activities for Your Child
KidsHealth resource helps parents find age-appropriate play for babies, toddlers and school-age children.
Keep Your Child Safe at Seasonal Attractions
A security expert's tips for haunted houses, mazes and hayrides
Teach Online Search Safety
For a 9-year-old who doesn’t type or spell well, the challenge of using a search engine is too much without a parent's help. Here are ways to help kids search effectively and responsibly.
Camp Counselors Learn to Care
From bug bites to bullying, training covers many situations.
Baby Safety Products for $100 or Less
The cost of caution keeps coming down. Here's a sampling of modestly priced, widely available products