The parenting journey includes some bumpy spots, and one of the first new parents may encounter is the period of PURPLE crying. This...
Children’s Health Articles
What’s Next When Baby’s Head Isn’t Round
What happens when your baby’s head doesn’t have a nice round shape? Lisa Morris, MD, explains positional plagiocephaly, which means an...
Take the Water Watcher Pledge
Water safety is on everyone's mind this time of year. As the temperature rises, many kids want to cool off in pools, lakes, beaches and...
Hyperthyroidism in Teens
Does your teen seem moody, restless, anxious, have difficulty concentrating, have trouble sleeping or appear uncharacteristically...
Drowning Dangers for Kids
Drowning is the top cause of death for all children ages 1-4 outside of birth defects. When you increase the age range to 14 years old, it...
Prevent Dehydration When Your Kid is Sick
Tummy bug got your little bug down? Gastroenteritis, also known as a “stomach bug,” causes vomiting and/or diarrhea. It is usually caused...
Talking to Children About How to Be Germ Conscious
Children are more likely to get sick and spread germs than adults because they spend so much time with other children in daycare and...
Understanding Autism in Children
Brain development begins during gestation and continues throughout childhood and beyond. For children with autism, something happens with...
What Parents Need to Know About Scoliosis
Children’s spines grow as they do, and while the spine is naturally curved from front to back, some children will develop a sideways...