“Mommy, it hurts to swallow”, your child says as she looks up at you with a sad face and holds her throat. Sore throats have many possible root causes. It can sometimes be hard to decide when your child’s sore throat will get better on its own or when you need to take your child in to be seen by a doctor. Read on for some common causes of a sore throat, when to have your child seen by a doctor, and what you can do to help her feel

Reading before Eating Always read the ingredient label on any treat your child receives. Many popular Halloween candies contain some of the most common allergens, such as peanuts or tree nuts, milk, egg, soy or wheat. If the ingredients are not listed, arrange for a treat "exchange" with classmates or friends (who do not have allergies themselves). Or, bag up the goodies your child can't eat because of an allergy and leave them with a note asking the "Treat Fairy" to swap them for a prize. Be aware that even

Our ears are an essential part of our body, and without them, there’s so much we wouldn’t be able to experience. This is why it’s so important to take care of your child’s ears to help prevent damage. Here’s some of the ways you can look after your child’s ears and why it’s important to do so. How the Ear Works The ear is made up of the outer, middle, and inner ear, and every part works in harmony so we can hear the world around us. The outer ear consists of