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Edible Mushroom Products: What Parents Should Know

Edible Mushroom Products: What Parents Should Know

Edible mushroom products are not regulated, so their contents and safety are questionable. Learn must-know facts about these products.

Sniffles and Sneezes: Fall Allergy Season

Sniffles and Sneezes: Fall Allergy Season

Ragweed, dust and mold are the most common allergens in kids during fall. See what triggers allergy symptoms and when you should call the doctor.

Lice 101: What to Look for and How to Treat Them

Lice 101: What to Look for and How to Treat Them

Lice spread easily from kid to kid. With school back in session, learn what to look for and how to get rid of them.

How to Safely Handle Kids’ Earwax and Buildup

How to Safely Handle Kids’ Earwax and Buildup

Most earwax is completely normal. Read what to do if kids produce a large amount, have narrow ear canals, or develop hard, crusty wax.

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Accidental Exposure to Substances at School: Keeping Safety Top of Mind

Accidental Exposure to Substances at School: Keeping Safety Top of Mind

Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, but many can be prevented with a little information sharing and awareness spreading. Keep back-to-school safety top of mind by reading the most common accidental exposures at school.

Child Development and Behavior

COVID-19’s Impact on Kindergarten Readiness

COVID-19’s Impact on Kindergarten Readiness

COVID-19's impact still affects kids' readiness for kindergarten, especially in low-income families. Learn about available resources.

Child Development and Behavior

Recognizing and Supporting Kids with School-Related Anxiety

Recognizing and Supporting Kids with School-Related Anxiety

School anxiety can look different in different kids. Learn how to recognize it and steps parents can try at home.

Patient Family Experience

Video Game + Anesthesia = Easier Surgery for Kids

Have a child who's anxious about surgery? One tool that might help is this video game controlled by breathing through an anesthesia mask.

Child Development and Behavior

How to Encourage Healthy Sleep Habits

How to Encourage Healthy Sleep Habits

Establishing good sleep habits can help kids be healthier, manage their moods, and perform better in school.

6 Reasons Kids Aren’t Getting Enough Vitamin D

6 Reasons Kids Aren’t Getting Enough Vitamin D

Most kids aren't getting enough vitamin D; in fact 70% of kids ages 6-11 are deficient in it. Read why and what parents can do about it.

Safety and Prevention

Be Cautious With Canned Look-Alike Beverages

Be Cautious With Canned Look-Alike Beverages

Canned look-alike beverages look like traditional drinks but could be harmful to children. Follow these tips to help keep your family safe.

Safety and Prevention

Fireworks Safety Tips

Fireworks Safety Tips

The safest option to enjoy fireworks is to watch a professional show. If you plan to set off at-home fireworks, follow these safety tips.

Learning and Growing

How to Avoid the “Summer Slide”

How to Avoid the “Summer Slide”

Summer is great for kids to relax, but keeping their minds active prevents the “summer slide.” Learn ways to engage little learners at home, outdoors, or in the community.

Safety and Prevention

A Parent’s Guide to Life Jackets

A Parent’s Guide to Life Jackets

As we gear up for family outings to the lake or beach, prioritizing safety is important. Learn how to keep your family safe in the water using life jackets.

Fitness and Nutrition

Tips for Helping Babies Transition to Cow’s Milk

Tips for Helping Babies Transition to Cow’s Milk

Around 12 months of age is when babies should transition from breastmilk or formula to cow's milk. Read tips to help this transition.

Is It A Big Deal When Kids Grind Their Teeth?

Is It A Big Deal When Kids Grind Their Teeth?

About 3 in 10 kids grind their teeth before the age of 5. Read to learn which childhood phases and conditions can make it more concerning.

Child Development and Behavior

Understanding and Help Managing Preschool Temper Tantrums

Understanding and Help Managing Preschool Temper Tantrums

Understanding why preschool temper tantrums happen can help prevent and manage them. Read advice from one of our child psychologists.

Learning and Growing

Preparing Your Anxious Child for Sleepaway Camp

Preparing Your Anxious Child for Sleepaway Camp

Kids can be nervous about going to sleepaway camp for many reasons. Here are 10 ways you can help prepare your child for summer camp.

Rare and Complex Conditions

What Are Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction?

What Are Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction?

The gut and brain are so intricately linked that if communication is off, it can cause minor to life-altering symptoms for kids. Read more.

Patient Family Experience

How to Support Kids Who Have a Sibling in the Hospital

How to Support Kids Who Have a Sibling in the Hospital

Use these strategies to support a child with a sibling in the hospital, and learn how our Child Life Specialists help with sibling support.

Do Pre-Teens and Teens Need More Calcium?

Do Pre-Teens and Teens Need More Calcium?

The majority of teens aren't getting enough calcium, and they have the highest need of any age group. Read why and how they can get it.

How to Choose an Alternative Milk for Kids

How to Choose an Alternative Milk for Kids

Cow’s milk provides nutrients that kids need to grow, but not all of them can drink it. Read considerations for choosing an alternative milk.

Safety and Prevention

Medication Disposal: What is the Safest Way to Get Rid of Unused and Expired Medicine?

Medication Disposal: What is the Safest Way to Get Rid of Unused and Expired Medicine?

It is important to dispose of unused and expired medicines safely to help avoid accidental exposures and to prevent teen drug abuse. Review four options to do this, as different medications may need different disposal procedures.

Safety and Prevention

But First, Shades! How Kids Can View the Solar Eclipse Safely

But First, Shades! How Kids Can View the Solar Eclipse Safely

When viewing the solar eclipse with kids, it's important to protect their eyes from severe and permanent damage. Read 5 tips to do it safely:

Fitness and Nutrition

5 Common Questions About Autism and Nutrition Deficiency

5 Common Questions About Autism and Nutrition Deficiency

It’s common for children with autism to have feeding challenges. Find answers to frequently asked questions and strategies to try at home.

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