Common Fractures in Children
As painful and scary as they sound, bone fractures are very common in children. Read on to find out about the most common fractures in children.
How to explain COVID-19 to your child
The world is a very different place right now, even from a child’s perspective. They can’t visit their friends, are learning from home, can’t go shopping with mommy and daddy, not going out to eat, and in most places, they
Common causes of mouth sores in kids
Your child complains of pain in their mouth. When you look inside, you see a mouth sore. What is it? And is it cause for concern? There are several types of mouth sores to look out for, and each has
What to do if you child gets burned
It can happen in the blink of an eye. Your toddler is playing nicely in the kitchen while you're making dinner; you turn around for what seemed like 2 seconds, and before you know it, they touch a hot pot
Bee Stings
Bees: they’re very important and needed, but they also pack quite the sting! Getting stung by a bee is quite the painful experience, especially for a child. During summer, with bees out in full force collecting nectar from flowers, there
Swimmer’s Ear
With long days at the pool and other types of water play during the summer months, swimmer’s ear is a common issue. Swimmer’s ear, or otitis externa, is an infection of the ear canal. This is different from the typical
Insect Bites
It’s a familiar scene: it’s been a nice lazy Sunday hanging out in the yard, grilling hot dogs while the kids run around getting cooled off in the sprinklers. You come in just as it’s getting dark, only to notice
Tips For Emergency Planning With Your Children
As hard as it is to think about, it’s important to plan for emergency situations with your children. They need to know what to do in case a natural or manmade disaster happens, or what to do if the adult
Measles Cases
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there have been a total of 626 individual cases of measles confirmed in 22 states in the US. The number of confirmed cases in 2019 is expected to surpass the highest level
Signs Your Child Has Food Allergies
Researchers estimate that 5.6 million children in America have food allergies. That’s about 1 in every 13 kids. And of those children, 40% are allergic to more than one food. If you suspect your child may have food allergies, or