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10 Questions to Answer Before Using Your Fireplace This Winter
02
Dec 2025
10 Questions to Answer Before Using Your Fireplace This Winter
Before using your fireplace, use this fireplace safety checklist to prepare your home and family for the chilly fireplace months.
By: Stephanie Lyons, CPST-I | 2
Healthy Living
6 Things to Do with Leftover Halloween Candy
21
Oct 2025
6 Things to Do with Leftover Halloween Candy
What to do with that big pile of leftover Halloween candy? Here are some creative ways to get rid of the excess.
By: Jill Klein, MD | 0
Safety and Prevention
How Long Do Kids Need Booster Seats?
16
Oct 2025
How Long Do Kids Need Booster Seats?
Each state has different booster seat requirements. Learn how to check the recommended height and age as well as the proper seat belt fit.
By: Stephanie Lyons, CPST-I | 10
Child Development and Behavior
5 Bigger-Picture Suggestions To Help Build Kids’ Self-Confidence
09
Oct 2025
5 Bigger-Picture Suggestions To Help Build Kids’ Self-Confidence
Kids with a healthy self-confidence typically grow into self-confident adults! Read five bigger-picture suggestions to help them achieve this important trait.
By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Healthy Gaming Habits for Kids 
03
Oct 2025
Healthy Gaming Habits for Kids 
Discover healthy gaming habits for kids. Tips on screen time, online safety and balance from experts on the Young & Healthy podcast.
By: Matt Flynn, MS, CCLS | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Infant Series: Understanding Your Baby’s First Screening 
20
Sep 2025
Infant Series: Understanding Your Baby’s First Screening 
Newborn screenings can feel overwhelming. This episode explains the process, results, and support so families feel informed and prepared.
By: Lisa Berry, MS, LGC | 0
Child Development and Behavior
5 Tips for Talking to Teachers About ADHD
18
Sep 2025
5 Tips for Talking to Teachers About ADHD
School is challenging to navigate, and even more so when your child has ADHD. Read tips to establish a good relationship with teachers.
By: Amanda Conrad, PsyD | 1
Cancer and Blood Diseases
4 Things To Know About Sickle Cell Disease
09
Sep 2025
4 Things To Know About Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disorder in the United States. It is also often misunderstood. Learn four things about sickle cell and the people it affects.
By: Dr. Lisa Shook | 1
Child Development and Behavior
Risk Factors for Suicide in Kids and Teens
05
Sep 2025
Risk Factors for Suicide in Kids and Teens
Suicide is highly complex and cannot be attributed to a single cause. Learn about common health, environmental and historical risk factors.
By: Stacey Hoffman, LPCC, MEd | 3
Child Development and Behavior
Warning Signs of Suicide and How to Get Help
05
Sep 2025
Warning Signs of Suicide and How to Get Help
Most people who die by suicide give warning signs but they're not always obvious. Learn what they are and how to get help.
By: Stacey Hoffman, LPCC, MEd | 8
Safety and Prevention
What Parents Need To Know About Sports Eye Injuries in Kids
12
Aug 2025
What Parents Need To Know About Sports Eye Injuries in Kids
24% of kids' eye injuries happen during sports. Learn about the riskiest activities and what to do when an injury occurs.
By: Katherine Hogan, OD | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Swallowed It! When to Worry and What to Do 
08
Aug 2025
Swallowed It! When to Worry and What to Do 
Learn what to do if a child swallows something dangerous, plus tips to prevent it, in this episode of Young & Healthy.
By: Alexander D. Nasr, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Is Your Teen or Young Adult Prepared to Manage Their Own Healthcare?
05
Aug 2025
Is Your Teen or Young Adult Prepared to Manage Their Own Healthcare?
Switching from pediatric to adult medical providers can be overwhelming if you’re not prepared. Find tips to help your teen with this change.
By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW-S | 3
Safety and Prevention
6 Precautions to Take When Visiting Petting Zoos
24
Jul 2025
6 Precautions to Take When Visiting Petting Zoos
Even the healthiest looking animals can shed bacteria without any symptoms. Follow these safety tips at petting zoos to keep kids healthy!
By: Sharon Karunakaran, MBBS | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Summer Eye Safety and Care for Kids 
11
Jul 2025
Summer Eye Safety and Care for Kids 
Summer sun = fun + eye protection! Learn simple tips to keep your kids' eyes safe and protected this summer season.
By: Leah Owen, MD, PhD | 0
Healthy Living
Need a Sports Physical? See Your Pediatrician
25
Jun 2025
Need a Sports Physical? See Your Pediatrician
Sports physicals should be part of routine preventive care done by your kids' pediatrician for better care, better cost & better access.
By: Mary Carol Burkhardt, MD, MHA | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Firearm Safety: A Conversation Every Family Should Hear 
20
Jun 2025
Firearm Safety: A Conversation Every Family Should Hear 
Learn how to keep kids safe from firearms with tips on secure storage, setting boundaries, and talking to children about firearm safety.
By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Namaste Together: Yoga for Kids
06
Jun 2025
Namaste Together: Yoga for Kids
Learn how yoga boosts kids’ focus, reduces stress, and builds resilience from experts in this inspiring episode.
By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0
Safety and Prevention
Summer Events and Festivals: A Safety Guide for Families
03
Jun 2025
Summer Events and Festivals: A Safety Guide for Families
Keep your family safe this summer with tips on hearing, sun, heat, and first-aid protection at events, festivals, and outdoor adventures.
By: Zenar T. Yohannes, MD | 0
Healthy Living
When Should Parents Worry That Their Kids Aren’t Gaining Weight?
20
May 2025
When Should Parents Worry That Their Kids Aren’t Gaining Weight?
Weight gain can be a marker of healthy growth and nutrition. But some kids struggle with gaining & maintaining. Learn symptoms & how to help.
By: Emily Cooperstein, MD | 0
Healthy Living
How to Prepare Your Child to Become a Big Sibling
06
May 2025
How to Prepare Your Child to Become a Big Sibling
It's not just parents who need to get ready for another baby– your firstborn does too. Read tips from a mom and social worker.
By: Corinne Kaufman, MSW, LISW | 0
Healthy Living
Misconceptions About Migraines in Children and Adolescents
29
Apr 2025
Misconceptions About Migraines in Children and Adolescents
It's a common misconception that young kids don't get migraines. Even toddlers can get them! Read to dispel more myths about migraines.
By: Marielle Kabbouche Samaha, MD | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Toddler Spells vs. Seizures: What’s Normal and When to Worry
25
Apr 2025
Toddler Spells vs. Seizures: What’s Normal and When to Worry
Two pediatric neurologists sit down for an important conversation about how to tell the difference between toddler spells and seizures.
By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0
Healthy Living
Kids and Electric Scooters: What Are the Risks?
22
Apr 2025
Kids and Electric Scooters: What Are the Risks?
Electric scooters have become popular, but are they safe? Read about the risks as well as tips to reduce the risk of injury.
By: Melissa Williams, MSN | 0
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