Does it sometimes feel like your young picky eater is turning every meal and snack into an epic power battle — and you’re just
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Which High School Sports Cause Kids the Most Injuries?
Fewer high school athletes are getting hurt playing sports, but those who do are more likely to suffer severe injuries that require surgery or
Too Few Kids Are Getting Recommended Vaccines, CDC Warns
Vaccinations among kindergarteners declined for the second year in a row, leaving hundreds of thousands of young children vulnerable to dangerous infectious diseases, U.S.
Recognizing Hearing Loss in Children
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Hearing evaluations are routine for children born in US hospitals. However, hearing loss acquired afterwards can go undetected. It’s important
Is it Safe to Send Your Kids to Summer Camp?
Parents are encouraged to carefully review the camp’s COVID-19 protocols before sending a child to camp By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The benefit of being
Summer Socializing for Children is Essential
Play is more than just fun; it is a big part of a child’s development By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Children’s play is more than
Posture Important for Children
When we ask our bodies to stay in one posture through the day … it can lead to aches, pains and weaknesses. By Deborah
Screens Diminish Children’s Sleep Quality
Encourage children to wind down with a predictable routine prior to bedtime By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While you may feel you readily wind down
Getting Kids to Eat Veggies
Overall, it may take persistence when introducing—and reintroducing—vegetables to children By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You may have heard it yourself and now tell your
Night Terrors Differ From Nightmares
Unlike nightmares, they aren’t generally associated with stress or from watching a scary movie By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Awakening to the sound of a