TEENS AND SCREEN TIME According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the amount of time teens spend using electronics (e.g., scrolling on social…
OVERVIEW On July 17, 2019, the IRS released Notice 2019-45 to add care for a range of chronic conditions to the list of preventive care benefits that can be provided…
We all know that kids eat what is available. Because adults usually decide what food kids will eat, it’s important to help them form healthy habits now to maintain a…
A home might seem like one of the safest places for a child to play, but household furniture carries many unforeseen dangers, especially for young children. Deadly Consequences A child…
Most experts agree that the childhood obesity crisis has been caused as much by children’s lack of physical activity as it has by their poor diets. The benefits of regular…
When purchasing toys for children, it is important to consider several safety factors. Toys should be age-appropriate, well-constructed, durable, and suited for each particular child’s physical, mental and social capabilities….
An allergy exists when one’s immune system responds abnormally to a usually harmless substance. For most affected people, allergies first appear during childhood. Risk Factors Though any child may develop…
Each year, nearly 4 million children ages 14 and under suffer from sports-related injuries. It is estimated that as many as 20 percent of children participating in sports are injured…
Just because primary teeth fall out doesn’t mean children can go without dental care until their permanent teeth come in. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children should…
It’s cold and flu season again, so you should probably get out your handkerchief and be prepared to spend a few days in bed, right? Not necessarily! There are a…