The emergence of vaccines to protect kids against COVID-19 means it’s important for parents to stay informed about how science can save lives.
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Dr. Amanda Vaughan discusses the serious respiratory virus that surged among children earlier than usual this year – and how mothers-to-be can help vaccine research aimed to prevent it. While…
Updated Nov 12, 2021 Since the school year began, parents across our region have been understandably anxious about their child’s risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the classroom. Positive cases…
The upcoming winter months can bring a host of common childhood illnesses to the forefront of our minds such as colds, flu, and bronchiolitis, which is more commonly referred to…
Valerie James Abbott didn’t know how common early hearing loss was until her daughter Bridget was diagnosed at the age of two. “When she was born, she passed the newborn…
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU hosts COVID vaccine town hall for parents and caregivers of kids ages 5-11 RICHMOND, Va. (November 8, 2021) — Wednesday evening Children’s Hospital of Richmond…
Alexis Bodrick is accustomed to having classmates and friends come to her with their problems. “It was usually a rant about something that had already happened, not [something] immediate,” the…
First identified and launched in Boston by Ron Ferguson, PhD, The Basics evolved into a series of guidelines for interacting with young kids.
Americans of all ages are spending more time and money improving their smiles through cosmetic dental work and orthodontics. Some experts attribute this increased attention to orthodontics to more aesthetic…
While student athletes are chasing their dreams, parents can support their child’s athletic journey. Here are five tips for sports parents!
One third of households with children have guns in them that are not stored properly. Learn about safe storage and prevent families from experiencing tragedy.
Breathing is the most essential element of life, so it makes sense that parents are concerned when their baby’s breathing patterns seem out of the ordinary. Many breathing sounds or…