Postedby:David Danesh, DMD, MPH, MS on Nov 09, 2026
Noticing white, yellow or brown spots on your child’s adult teeth? Learn about molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH), a common condition that can make teeth more sensitive, prone to cavities and easier to damage.
Thinking about buying an AI-powered toy for your child? Learn six important questions to ask about privacy, safety and how the toy interacts with kids, plus practical tips for setting boundaries and making informed decisions before bringing one home.
AI-powered toys can talk, learn and even act like friends—but are they safe for kids? Learn about the potential risks, including privacy and emotional attachment, and what parents should consider before bringing an AI toy home.
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Whether you and your child play golf to relax on the weekends or to be competitive, a risk of injury exists just like in other sports. It is important to take precautions against getting hurt and to seek medical attention in the case of injury. Read More
People who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may also have additional health diagnoses (co-occurring conditions). Learn more about these common conditions. Read More
From smiles to steps, those eagerly awaited “firsts” mean more than entries in a baby book. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated timelines for these “firsts” in infants and toddlers. Read More
If you’ve ever experienced a sprained ankle or broken bone, you know that swelling at the site of injury is a common occurrence. It’s all part of the healing process! However, inflammation and swelling come at a price. Read More
A new TikTok challenge is encouraging people to shoot soft gel balls at others with a gel-ball gun or an airsoft gun. While the gel balls often simply startle their targets and leave small bruises upon impact, more serious injuries can happen. Read More
The foundation for online safety is creating healthy digital boundaries — what a young person is comfortable doing, seeing, and feeling while using technology and how they would like to be treated by others. Read More
We know sleep is important for everyone – especially children as they continue to grow and develop. But does your child walk in their sleep? Or maybe talk in their sleep? Is there a reason to be concerned about sleepwalking and sleep talking? Read More
Genes are short sections of DNA that carry information passed down from parents to their children. This information provides the instructions that determine physical features such as eye color, hair color and height. Sometimes this information can cause diseases. View our infographic explaining genes, genetics, the genome and genomics. Read More
