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Family

Keep your ghouls and goblins safe: Halloween safety tips

Along with having fun, don't forget these safety reminders for the big night.

Family

Children and delta-8 THC poisonings: What you need to know

Some may look like candy, but cannabis products pose a safety hazard to young children. Here's what parents need to know to keep kids safe.

Family

4 fun summer activities for kids

Minimize screen time and maximize active fun this season.

Mom and daughter reading book in bed
Family

Is melatonin safe for kids?

Melatonin can help reduce interrupted sleep. Check with a doctor before use, especially in children.

should kids where a winter coat in their car set
Family

Winter coats are dangerous in car seats

Bulky coats give the false impression your child is snugly strapped in his car seat.

Snow Day Activities
Family

10 easy, fun snow day activities

The children have been out of school for days. Need new ideas for keeping them busy?

Sledding
Family

Enjoy the snow, but read this before going sledding

Excitement over flurries can overtake common sense; remember to sled safely on the snow.

Family with flu shots
Cold & Flu

Children’s flu: Five things to know this season to prevent complications

The flu is common, but for some children, complications can be serious. Children under 5 and children with certain underlying conditions are at higher risk for flu complications.

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Mental Health

Screening for suicidal thoughts in young teens with autism

Health care providers should offer a second tool to screen these teens for suicide risk.

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