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The Dangers of Amber Teething Necklaces: What Parents Need to Know
Teething is one of the first milestones parents of little ones know all too well. Amber teething necklaces are popular in many parenting circles, but they are not a safe option for baby for two main reasons.
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Is Your Child Ready to Be a Babysitter?
Having your child become a babysitter can be exciting and helpful! Make sure they are equipped with all the right tools before taking on this task.
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What Is Neuroblastoma?
Most commonly diagnosed before age 5 years, neuroblastoma is the most common solid tumor outside of the brain in children. The average age of a child diagnosed with neuroblastoma is about 18 months old.
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Early Phase Orthodontic Treatment: What Parents Need to Know
The current recommendation from the American Association of Orthodontists is that a child should be evaluated by an orthodontist either at the first recognition of an orthodontic problem or by age 7. Many children will benefit greatly from early orthodontic treatment.
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Hearing Loss
Hearing loss occurs when a person cannot access sounds within the normal hearing range in both ears. The degree or severity of the hearing loss can vary from person to person depending on the cause.
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Transitioning Foster Children into a New Home: How to Help
Although children may be removed from the home for a variety of reasons, it is often unexpected. While this can be a confusing and traumatizing time, there are resources and tools to help make this life event less stressful to a child in need of foster care services.
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Type 1 Diabetes: Early Detection Can Lead to DKA Prevention
If your child is drinking more than usual, urinating more than usual, bedwetting, or losing weight that they do not mean to, it is important to see a healthcare provider right away. Doing so may help lead to an earlier diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and prevent DKA.
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Fireplace Safety: My Family’s Story
There will come a time when your child, babysitter, friend, or family member turns the fireplace on without thinking, so be sure your home is set up for safety.
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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Absorbing the Important Facts
Abdominal pain, excessive gassiness, bloating/abdominal distention and loose stool: these are symptoms that all children experience at some point. But as a parent, when are these symptoms something to be worried about?
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Product Recalls: Your Participation Keeps Kids Safer
When we bring a product home, one of the first things I do before using it is check to see if it has been recalled. But if consumers like you don’t report the safety issues you experience, I won’t know if it’s safe for my family.