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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.

The COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy

What mothers-to-be need to know when deciding whether or not to get vaccinated.

Continuing the conversation: race and racism with children

It can be difficult for parents to explain the intricacies of concepts such as racism and injustice to children. Here's some help.

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.