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Tag: Middle Childhood

safety tips for kids that are home alone
Family

Home alone: What do my kids need to know?

Equip your children with this info for a safe and healthy summer.

A woman hugs a young girl.
Family

A pediatrician answers questions about measles, vaccines and protecting families

Measles outbreaks threaten children's health. What to know about this potentially serious illness.

Family

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. 

child with anxiety
Mental Health

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
Children

5 playground safety tips

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

spring container gardening combinations
Family

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.
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.

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