Keeping Kids Hydrated in the Heat

The dog days of summer are upon us, and with them comes increased potential for dehydration. Here’s how to ensure your children get enough fluids—especially...

Helping Your Child with Separation Anxiety

The start of any new school year can cause anxiety for children unsure of what to expect in their new classroom environment, but this...

Pretty Poisons: How to Protect Your Little Ones

Every day, ordinary household items cause accidental poisoning in children under the age of six. Items such as toothpaste and lotions can look appealing...

The Importance of Play with Babies

“Parents are their baby’s first playmates—their first play dates,” says Michelle Beebe, MPH, BSN, manager of Perinatal Outreach for Kettering Health. “Just gazing at and...

Caring for Your Child’s Mental Health

The coronavirus pandemic has raised our awareness of many things we once took for granted, from grandparents’ hugs to neighborhood birthday parties. One issue...

Navigating the NICU Journey

Until it happens to you, you can’t really understand what it’s like to be the parent of a baby in the neonatal intensive care...

Ease into Your First Mammogram

You get a lot of your “firsts” out of the way early in life—the first day of kindergarten, the first time on a rollercoaster,...

Gratitude: More Than Just “Please” and “Thank You”

The holidays are approaching and are a time for everyone—including children—to count their blessings. The excitement of travel, visiting relatives, and—of course—gifts present opportunities for...

Toy-Buying Tips to Keep your Little Ones Safe

’Tis the season for giving, and both online and traditional merchants are eagerly promoting gadgets and toys for the children in your life. But...

Out with the Old, In with the New

A new year is a blank slate. The perfect chance to make a change. Maybe you want to stop scrolling through your phone before...

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