Health and Safety, Parenting
The holidays are full of excitement: parties, visitors, travel, presents and late nights. For adults, it’s fun. For young children, all that change can be a lot. Skipped naps, new places and a steady stream of sweets can lead to meltdowns, even in the happiest...
Health and Safety, Parenting
Twinkling lights, shiny ornaments and festive plants make the season feel magical. To a toddler, they also look like toys, snacks and things to climb. Every November and December, emergency rooms treat thousands of people for injuries tied to holiday decorating. A few...
Health and Safety, Parenting
The holidays bring family gatherings, shared meals, travel and lots of hugs. They also arrive right in the middle of cold and flu season. Young children are especially vulnerable. Kids under 5, and particularly those under 2, are more likely to have serious...
Child Development, Health and Safety, Parenting
Few things are sweeter than a sleeping baby. Keeping that baby safe during sleep is one of the most important things parents and caregivers do. Each year in the United States, about 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly, many of them during sleep. These deaths...
Child Development, Health and Safety, Parenting
Baby teeth may fall out eventually, but they matter a great deal while they’re here. They help children chew, speak clearly and hold space for adult teeth. Yet cavities are one of the most common chronic health problems of childhood. By age 8, more than half of...
Health and Safety, Parenting
Whether you’re driving across town to Grandma’s or across several states, holiday travel with little ones takes planning. Roads are busier, schedules are off, and winter weather can turn a short trip into a long one. Car crashes are a leading cause of...
