Safety and Prevention

Parents often ask if caffeine is safe for young kids. The reality is that there is limited information about the long-term use and safety. Read about the top concerns with young kids consuming caffeine.

With new hand sanitizer products hitting the market in 2020, new concerns have arisen as well. Read what parents need to know about them.

It’s estimated that around 25% of healthy children and teens have difficulty sleeping. As a result, parents may explore the use of melatonin to help them sleep. Read the top five things parents should know about it: 

Even though this summer may look a little different than originally planned, we have to imagine that it will still include a lot of outdoor time! In addition to COVID-19 precautions, keep these summer safety tips in mind when venturing out.

Even the most calm and collected parent can be feeling overwhelmed right now! Read a child psychologist's coping tools for parents who may be feeling stressed during COVID-19.

Updates for patients and families about measures Cincinnati Children's is taking to keep patients, families and staff safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Correcting misinformation: drinking bleach will not prevent COVID-19, and could cause a serious injury. Read how to safely disinfect for COVID-19, along with other disease-causing germs.

As the news is changing rapidly about COVID-19, parents may be wondering how to talk to their kids about the disease to help ease their fears and anxieties. A child psychologist explains how.

COVID-19 is spreading in the United States and it is important for parents of immunocompromised children and teens to take these precautions and make preparations.

More and more children are showing the initial stages of hearing loss due to “noise exposure," and earphones are a large part of this equation. Once the receptor cells of kids' inner ears are damaged, it is permanent. Read an audiologist's explanation on safe use.

Review infant safe sleep practices to help prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) which includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Reduce risk to keep your baby safe.

Alana was born with a complex combination of conditions, including tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collateral artery. Read why her parents needed a lot of faith and the right specialists to treat her complicated heart condition.

Tis the season for celebrating! While no parent intends for their children to accidentally ingest alcohol, it is a common occurrence. Read more for tips for preventing it and what to do if it happens.

E-cigarettes have been utilized for a while, yet suddenly there has been a dramatic uptick in acute lung injuries. The CDC reports that 14% of vaping-associated lung injuries have happened in persons under the age of 18. Read why pulmonologists are concerned about the lungs of teens who vape.

Chances are high that our teens have been exposed to e-cigarettes, thought about using them, or have used them. Read what parents need to know about them so that they can have frank conversations with their teens about the risks.

Keep your kids safe this Halloween by following these safety tips, including safety tips for trick-or-treating and costume safety tips.

One of the main reasons that social media is ripe for abuse is because many apps allow users to be anonymous. This can be a particularly scary landscape for parents of teens. Read Dr. Ryan's suggestions to help keep teens safe online while allowing them the space to participate.

It can be disheartening to hear that your child is being a bully. It's important to focus on stopping the negative behavior and opening the lines of communication. Read Dr. Adams' guidelines for talking to your child about his or her behavior.

Suicide is highly complex and cannot be attributed to a single cause. A combination of health, environmental and historical factors contribute to the risk, but are not necessarily direct causes. Read to learn about some of the more common risk factors for suicide.

Studies suggest that the majority of people who die by suicide give warning signs beforehand, but they're not always obvious. Learn what these signs look like in teens and how to get them the help that they need.