Children's Health and Parenting - Original Articles

4 Tips for Hiking and Camping Safety

Expert advice on insect repellants, sun protection, and water.

Is Your Water Supply Safe?

Contaminated water can turn staying hydrated into a serious health risk.

The 4 Most Common Youth Sports Injuries

A guide for parents, coaches, and kids.

Candy Games Linked to Unhealthy Food Choices

A study shows that kids consume more candy when they play food-themed video games.

The Health Risks of Vaping

It may seem like a healthier alternative to cigarettes, but experts remain unconvinced.

What You Should Know About Enterovirus D68

You ve probably heard about the recent enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) outbreak. Should you be concerned?

PANDAS: A Puzzling Illness in Children

Parents should be aware of this unusual but serious condition.

Preventing Substance Abuse in Children with ADHD

What parents need to know.

7 Habits That Can Harm Your Kids' Health

From too much tech time to too little sleep, here s a look at some habits that are having an adverse affect on your child s health and how to nix these tendencies.

Head Alert: Recognizing Concussions in Children and Young Adults

Concussions in children and teens are not uncommon, especially among student athletes. Learn how to recognize signs of a concussion, and what to do in case one occurs.

Chubby Kids, Overweight Adults? Stopping Obesity Before it Starts

A new study suggests being overweight in early childhood is linked to obesity later in life. Learn more about the findings and how you can keep your kids at a healthy weight.

4 Ways to Prevent Getting a Cold

The average adult gets between two and four colds each year, and upper respiratory infections can take 10 days to get over. Here s four tips to ward off illness.

12 Foods That Are Dangerous for Dogs

While many of us give our pups a treat from the table every now and then, these foods should always be off limits.

Cold or Flu? 10 Ways to Feel Better Fast

Ten tried-and-true home remedies for those days when cold and flu symptoms have you feeling miserable.

The Long Shadow of Child Abuse

Why victims of child abuse can find themselves struggling with mental health issues decades later.

5 Ways to Wane Wheezing in Asthma

The whistling sound someone with asthma makes? It's an indication their airways are restricted. Learn what causes breathing difficulty, how to treat it, and how to prevent flare-ups.

It Is Not Possible to Be Obese and Healthy, Study Shows

Although they may feel healthy in the present, obese individuals are not exempt from the long-term consequences of carrying extra pounds.

Top Tips to Help Your Child Manage Food Allergies

Don't let your child feel like a food allergy is holding them back. Learn how to be the advocate they need with these key strategies.

Cure for Cat Allergies? Scientists Are Getting Close

Scientists have discovered why a protein causes allergic reactions to cat dander. Their research promises to pave a path to prevention for many cat allergy sufferers.

9 Safety Tips for Skiing, Snowboarding, and Sledding

Snowy terrain brings wintertime fun for "kids" of all ages. Preschoolers as well as retirees can partake in skiing, snowboarding, and sledding, which are very safe activities when done correctly. Avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room by taking these precautions.

An Extensive Guide to the Flu Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Each year hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized from flu-related complications. Why take that chance? Get immunized to protect yourself from this life-threatening illness.

How to Avoid an Asthma Attack When You Have a Cold

Make sure your cold is just about coughing and sneezing, not wheezing.

Why Do Schools Send Home "Fat" Letters?

Reading, writing, and arithmetic are core subjects in schools. But in some districts, students' weights are being studied as well. Learn more about this heated topic.

5 Ways to Practice Common-Cold Etiquette

Colds happen. But passing them along to someone else doesn't have to.

25 Ways to Get Your Family to Eat More Vegetables

Veg out with these easy ideas to get more greens (and oranges and yellows) into your family's diet.

All About Pink Eye

What are the symptoms? How is it treated? Read on for the facts about this contagious eye infection.

8 Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat

No Rx needed! Here are great remedies that bring relief fast.

Is Homeschooling Right for Your Family?

More and more families are choosing to homeschool their kids. Here's what you need to know about this type of education and how to get started, if interested.

8 Easy Tips for Organizing Your Medicine Cabinet

Follow this handy guide so you're fully prepared when minor injuries and illnesses strike.

The Link Between Folic Acid and Autism

If you're considering having a baby, you'll want to ask your doctor about folic acid and its potential role in preventing autism.
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