Symptoms of strep throat include sudden onset of a sore throat, fever, difficulty swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes. And it’s super common in kids.
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While fun and festive, holiday decorations can pose numerous safety risks to small children. Louie Delaware, the Home Safety Guru®, points out ten things you can do to deck your own…
With fall comes not only football, but many school and recreational sports that pose injury risks to our kids, not the least of which is the chance for fractures and…
By: Chris Orestis I recently went to see the movie “Gravity” starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. It is a fast-paced, exciting thrill-ride from start to finish. After we left…
As we learn more about the deadly shooting at Sparks Middle School yesterday, the grieving process begins. What is the best way to talk to children about tragedy and help…
Six Tips for Quick and Convenient Healthy Eating During the Holidays from a Holistic Chef For many people, the holidays involve indulging in buffet tables loaded with lots of fattening,…
1) Pay attention to patterns: Many children who are pre-school age have not adjusted to chewing certain foods and those in elementary school are starting to lose teeth, which can…
By Dee Louis-Scott Psychological abuse can be as damaging to the psyche as physical abuse can be to the body, yet little is written about this common problem, which is…
From bending down to put the baby into the crib to toting around a carseat, grocery bags, and backpacks, the strain on our backs is a real pain.
Hanover Insurance has developed a list of safety tips for using child restraint systems properly. While these lists contain some standard (but admittedly important) tips, Hanover has included a few…
Do you automatically cross your legs when you feel a cough or sneeze coming on? Do you pass when your friends suggest an aerobics class at the gym? Is jumping…
With teen depression on the rise, it’s important to know how to spot the symptoms and find teens the help they need.