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10 Ways to Ease Your Baby’s Vaccination Pain
Learn how several simple steps can greatly ease your baby’s pain when it’s time for those upsetting, but necessary, vaccinations.
By Eric Metcalf, MPHOctober 24, 2023Button Batteries Are Sending More Children to the Emergency Room
Expert tips on keeping your child safe from the risks that tiny batteries pose, and what to do if your child swallows one.
By Becky UphamAugust 31, 2022CDC Alerts Healthcare Providers to Surge in Parechovirus Cases Among Children
A surge in a subvariant of parechovirus, a common and usually harmless childhood pathogen, has led to severe illness and even death in some infants.
By Rachael RobertsonJuly 21, 2022More Than 1 in 7 Kindergartners Are Obese, Study Finds
The proportion of American children who are at a healthy weight when they start kindergarten is declining, according to a new study.
By Lisa RapaportJuly 12, 2022FDA Warns Parents and Healthcare Providers Against the Use of Baby Neck Floats
One death and one hospitalization have been attributed to use of the floating devices.
By Becky UphamJuly 06, 2022Serious Injuries in Children More Likely to Occur at Trampoline Parks, Not on Home Trampolines
Researchers suggest that mandatory safety standards for trampoline centers could reduce risk.
By Becky UphamJune 27, 2022Calls to Poison Control About Children Taking Too Much Melatonin Have Risen Dramatically in the Last Decade
Study shows biggest increases in reports occurred during the first year of the pandemic.
By Becky UphamJune 10, 2022New Measures Announced to Address Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage
Largest manufacturer of baby formula to reopen plant and overseas shipments of formula begin to arrive in U.S.
By Becky UphamMay 23, 2022What Are The Effects On Children Of Single Parents?
Single-parent families constitute a large portion of our population. Read on to discover the social and psychological effects on children of single parents.
November 17, 2017Parenting Boys Vs. Girls: How Different Is It?
When it comes to parenting girls versus. parenting boys, the “nature versus nurture” debate has been going on for centuries. Are boys and girls inherently different? Or do parents just raise them that way?
November 15, 2017Censorship In Schools And The Effects On Our Children
Censorship in schools may be limiting your child. Learn how book censorship in schools is adding to the growing problem of censorship in America. The latest advice for parents from LifeScript.com.
August 14, 201710 Ways to Get Kids to Take Medicine
Kids sometimes need medicine, but getting them to take it can be quite a challenge. Learn some winning strategies in the battle over medicine time.
By Chris Iliades, MDMarch 31, 201520 Sexting Acronyms Every Parent Needs to Know
Research shows that sexting is on the rise among teens and tweens. Could your kids be doing it right under your nose without you even knowing?
By Allison TakedaDecember 02, 2011When Should You Worry About a Birthmark?
Most types of birthmarks are harmless but a few such as birthmark on face may require watching or even treatment. Learn about 10 common birthmarks.
February 03, 2011