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With a Crying Baby, What’s Normal?
The parenting journey includes some bumpy spots, and one of the first new parents may encounter is the period of PURPLE crying. This frustrating cycle of crying is...
Stay Cool with a Hydrating Summer Snack
Cool off with a healthy popsicle treat anytime, even on the go! Try our recipe for sweet frozen treats that also provide hydration and nutrition for your little ones...
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 abnormally shaped head, and how...
Keeping Kids Safe Through the Summer Months
School’s out for the summer, so safety considerations shift as kids spend more time at home, on their wheels and near the water. Read on for safety tips to make...
Swimsuit Shopping and Other Water Safety Tips
Vibrant colors make your kids easier to spot in a crowd—and under water, too. Dressing your kids in bright, standout colors is a given when planning their outfits for...
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 oceans this summer. But swimming...
Hyperthyroidism in Teens
Does your teen seem moody, restless, anxious, have difficulty concentrating, have trouble sleeping or appear uncharacteristically hyperactive? These traits typically...
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 remains the second-leading...
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 by a virus but can also be...
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 school. They are also usually...
How to Get Ready for Sleepaway Summer Camp
Many fond memories are built at overnight summer camp. It’s a rite of passage in some families, developing resilience and independence. With residential camps in full...
Navigate Childhood and Parenthood—Through the Growing Years
The grand adventure of parenting includes several changes along the journey. Kids experience incremental changes throughout childhood as they move from dependence to...
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