Medication Safety Giving kids medicine safely can be complicated. And many parents feel the pressure when a young child needs certain medications, knowing that giving too much or too little could cause serious side effects. But with a little knowledge and a lot of double-checking, you can give your kids medicine safely and …
Preventing Dog Bites
Most kids don’t think a cuddly dog would ever hurt them, but the fact is about 4.7 million dog bites happen every year in the United States — and more than half of kids bitten are under age 14. Dog bites can be much more than an innocent little nip, …
Selecting Safe Pets
Pets love us unconditionally. They’re also great for our health — mentally and physically. Caring for pets can boost self-esteem, prevent loneliness, and even lower heart rate and blood pressure in some people. Growing up with a pet can be wonderful for kids. But remember that although the experience gives …
Selecting Safe Pets
Pets love us unconditionally. They’re also great for our health — mentally and physically. Caring for pets can boost self-esteem, prevent loneliness, and even lower heart rate and blood pressure in some people. Growing up with a pet can be wonderful for kids. But remember that although the experience gives …
Sexting: What Parents Need to Know
These days, almost every teen has many ways to get online: via smartphones, tablets, and laptops, all of which can be used in private. It’s very easy for teens to create and share personal photos and videos of themselves without their parents knowing about it. Most of the time, this …