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Why Your Child's Sports Physical Should Be Done in a Doctor's Office
Sports physicals should ideally be performed at least 6 weeks prior to the start of practice to allow adequate time for further evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of any identified conditions and should be performed by the athlete’s primary care physician in the medical home.
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The Joys and Dangers of Slime
At home, daycare and camp, kids (and adults) are clamoring to create and play with slime. Of course, slime is not new.
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No Poo in the Pool! Tips for Safe Enjoyment of the Water
First published August 2016 Updated August 2026 Nothing says summer like a day at the pool, waterpark, lake, or beach. Swimming is a great way to stay active and cool off, but even the cleanest-looking water can contain germs that make people sick.
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Cavity Prevention: 4 Tips
Your child is unique: choosing the best fit for your family can take the confusion out of cavity prevention!
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Vapes, Nicotine Pouches, and Other Nicotine Products: What Parents of Young Children Need to Know
Many adults, and some teens, use vapes (also sometimes called e-cigarettes), nicotine pouches, and other nicotine products. If you have young children, it is important to know that these products can pose a serious poisoning risk.
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The Dangers of Parent Hacks on Social Media
I’ll admit I’m no Martha Stewart. But something about Pinterest sucks me in. But as a childhood injury researcher, I have a problem with Pinterest. I see ideas for children that are completely unsafe for them.
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How to Treat Low Iron
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, but it continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated, even in developed countries. While there are numerous causes of anemia, iron deficiency is the most common.
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Why ACHD Patients Should See a Congenital Cardiologist
First published October 2016 Updated August 2026 Would you take your car to a body shop if it needed new brakes? Of course you wouldn’t. Instead you would take your car to a mechanic. Although each profession is trained to work on cars, they each have different training and specializations.
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Shoulder Injuries in Young Athletes
First published August 2016 Updated August 2026 Shoulder injuries in young athletes are common and vary in cause and severity depending on each individual athlete’s training schedule and what sports they are playing.
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5 Hidden Household Hazards
Some everyday household items may be more dangerous to young children than they seem. Learn how hand sanitizer, detergent packets, medications, button batteries, and nicotine products can pose serious risks—and simple ways to keep them safely out of reach.