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08/15/2025

When choosing a child care setting for your child, do not forget to take into account this crucial factor— what is the policy concerning sick children? ​

08/13/2025

Making daycare drop off easier for parents and children

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides some pointers on how to deal with separation issues and child care.

08/13/2025

If you are looking for an occasional babysitter, you might decide to employ responsible adolescents from the neighborhood, typically teenagers who are looking to make extra spending money.

08/12/2025

Ma*****na has been in the news a lot these days, with more and more states making it legal to use it for medical reasons, and some making it legal to use it for any reason.

08/11/2025

It's important for parents understand how edible ma*****na products are packaged, the amount of THC they contain, how the drug is absorbed in the body and what to do when a child accidentally eats them. Learn more here.

08/08/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses why parents should talk to their kids about alcohol as early as age 9. ​

08/07/2025

Whether your family's favorite beach spot is near the ocean or the edge of a river or lake, here are ways to make sure that health hazards don't spoil your good time. Learn how to keep kids safe.

08/05/2025

​While childhood drowning risk decreases after age 4, it actually goes up again during a child's teen years—even among strong swimmers. Learn why and how to protect your teen here.

08/05/2025

08/04/2025

​Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on the best time to start swim lessos and what to look for in a quality learn-to-swim program.

08/01/2025

Young children can drown in only a few inches of water, even if they’ve had swimming instruction. Whenever your child is near water, follow these safety rules.

07/31/2025

Tips for caregivers on preventing wandering for patients on the autism spectrum

​Anyone who's been a parent long enough has felt that panic—often only temporary—when a child wanders out of sight. Many parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) know this feeling all too well.​