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Starting your baby on solid foods is an exciting milestone in their growth and development, and making your baby food has several benefits, including...

The lazy days of summer are upon us. It’s important to give your family some downtime, particularly at the end of a busy school year, and especially...

Participating in sports offers a host of benefits for children to stay healthy. But there are downsides, as well. Millions of young athletes end up in the emergency...

Just as important as having the “talk” with your tween or teen about dating and sex is talking with your child about drinking and drug use. Even though raising both topics may be daunting, having these discussions early on is the first step toward keeping them safe.

In 2019, results from a National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed more than 7 million Americans between the ages of 12 and 20 consume alcohol. In recent years, other drugs, such as marijuana and prescription pain medication, have also become increasingly widespread among youths.

Risks of Alcohol and Drug Use in Teens

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, risks of substance use among teens may do the following:

• Affect the growth and development of teens, especially brain development.
• Occur more frequently with other risky behaviors, such as unprotected sex and dangerous driving.
• Contribute to the development of adult health problems, like heart disease, high blood pressure, and sleep disorders.

Kids are always on the move – biking, skateboarding, or scootering. But with this mobility comes the risk of serious injury. You can help your child remain...

Instilling a love of reading at a young age will plant the seeds for your child to grow into a lifelong reader. And who doesn’t love escaping to another world with a...

It’s the middle of the night and suddenly awakened by the blaring sound of a smoke alarm. You can smell smoke and hear the crackling of a fire. You need...

Even though some of us are still experiencing snow and cold temps, now is the time to begin planning and prepping your yard for fun springtime activities...

There is no doubt about it – saving your floors and carpets from spills is a huge benefit to having your child use a training cup, a.k.a. sippy cup, when...

As parents, we continually strive to limit our kids' screen time.

Screen time recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for children...