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Tag: Early Childhood

Little girl testing her blood sugar levels.
Diabetes

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.
Children

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.

Children

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.

Young boy sitting on portable as he goes through potty training.
Family

What parents should know about potty training

How to know when your child is ready, and how to guide the process.

Orthopedics & Spine

Broken bones 101: What to do when your child gets a bone fracture

From first aid protocols to when to seek out a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, here’s what you need to know to be prepared for an injury.

COVID-19_Children's
Prevention

How to prepare for a child’s doctor visit during the COVID-19 pandemic

Some things may be different at the doctor's office these days.

parent squirting hand sanitizer in young child's hand, hand sanitizer safety
Prevention

What parents need to know about hand sanitizer safety

Hand sanitizer cases are on the rise at poison centers. Here's how to make sure your family stays safe.

Woman painting pumpkins with child
Family

Halloween during COVID-19: safety first

Even during the pandemic, there are ways to have Halloween fun while staying safe. Keeping…

Parent hugging child
Family

Understanding childhood regression in a pandemic

Has your child reverted to outgrown behaviors like baby talk or bed-wetting? Here’s what you need to know about regression during COVID-19.

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