Children

Safety tips to share with the babysitter

To ease your mind and best prepare the babysitter, talk through these safety points before leaving the house.

What to know about childhood anxiety

There are different types of anxiety, but they all limit a child’s ability to function.

Three girls play patty cake sitting on a piece of playground equipment

5 playground safety tips

Childhood and play go together naturally. Just keep these tips in mind so playground visits are safe.

One of the hardest days: mom tells the story of son’s near drowning

Mother advocates for free CPR classes after traumatic near-drowning experience.

How many infections are too many infections for your child?

All kids get colds, flu and other infections — but when should you start to worry that there’s something else going on?

Spring container gardening: an easy way to add veggies to your diet

Container gardening is a great way to get fresh veggies into your meals and teach kids about healthy choices.

Little girl testing her blood sugar levels.

Understanding type 1 and type 2 diabetes in kids

With multiple types of diabetes, it’s hard to understand the difference. Get the facts on both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and how each affects children.

A young boy uses a stethoscope to listen to a teddy bear's heart.

The importance of play in a child’s sickness and health

Play serves an important function for children, even (especially) when they're in the hospital.

When a child’s cough is more than “just a cough”

When are your child’s breathing problems or persistent cough a cause for concern — and what should you do about it? Read on.