Article at a Glance Use “Is Your Child Sick?” to find information about nearly 100 pediatric symptoms, advice on when to call a doctor, and information about home treatments. Find health tips, information on medical conditions, parenting advice, medical dosage charts, immunization schedules, and surveys and questionnaires. We have all been there. Up in the … Continue reading “Using Our Website: Giving Parents Good Advice and Peace of Mind”
Caramel apples are yummy, but a little daunting to eat. Little ones will find this scaled-down version a bit easier to take a bite out of. But the big question is, does an apple a day keep the doctor away—even if it is covered in caramel, chocolate, and marshmallows? Ingredients Washed apples Bag of caramels … Continue reading “Caramel Apple Buffet”
Article at a Glance Flu shots and hand washing are two of the best ways to protect your family against viral illnesses. Antibiotics only work on bacterial infections, not on viral infections like the cold or flu. If you need help determining how sick your child is, use our “Is Your Child Sick?” tool. It … Continue reading “The Ultimate Cold and Flu Survival Guide”
Article at a Glance Teens who sext are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Teens who had sexted were seven times more likely to be sexually active and twice as likely to be having unprotected sex than those who had never sexted. Help your child understand the risks of sexting and other risky … Continue reading “Studies Find that Sexting is Linked to Risky Sexual Behavior”
Article at a Glance Learning how to read well by the end of the third grade is an important milestone to learning how to understand material from textbooks and other assignments. Early exposure to books is one of the most important factors to learning how to be a good reader. Making school attendance a priority … Continue reading “Third Grade—A Crucial Time For Reading Skills”