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October 7, 2025

Halloween safety for trick-or-treating with food allergies

Here’s help for parents of children with food allergies, to avoid scares while trick-or-treating.

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Two preteen girls make faces at the camera wearing Halloween witch costumes and face paint.

Heed these Halloween costume safety considerations

Dark colors are spooky and masks are fun, but both can present hazards. Here are ways to keep costumed kids injury-free.

Fun candy alternatives for Halloween

Stock your treat bowl with these easy, fun options to cut down on fun-sized candy bars.

Recognizing the warning signs for teen suicide

Early identification of those at risk opens the door for life-saving intervention.

A guide to breastfeeding

Learn how to navigate breastfeeding as a first-time parent and discover additional resources that can help you along the way.

Syphilis testing recommendations during pregnancy

How to protect your baby from the devastating effects of this common infection.

How to make back to school a fun, safe time

Back-to-school is a great time to reinforce safety messages.

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Strategies for preventing children’s heat injuries and deaths

Hot cars, stuffy strollers: Smart steps for parents to remember during hot weather.

How to make back to school a safer time

With drivers, pedestrians and cyclists heading to school, collisions can happen. How to keep everyone safe.

10 terms every new parent should know

From tongue-ties to colostrum, you may hear these common terms.

Does your baby have a tongue tie?

Good news: Most tongue ties don’t require surgical treatment. Here’s what to know.

Tips to help your child find constipation relief

How to keep things moving when your child is constipated.

How much sleep do kids need?

An age-by-age guide to how much sleep children and teens need. You might be surprised by how much shut-eye your family actually needs.