Symptoms of Childhood & Adolescent Cancers
February is National Cancer Prevention Month and February 4th was World Cancer Day. Cancer is a scary diagnosis and a word that no parent ever wants to hear. Thankfully, there are things you can do to protect your child from a life-changing or life-threatening diagnosis. Childhood and adolescent cancers are rare, and early symptoms may seem like everyday bumps, […]
February 28, 2024
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Marfan Syndrome: Keeping Kids With This Inherited Condition Healthy
February is also Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month! About 1 out of every 5,000 people are born with Marfan syndrome. The condition makes connective tissues that support parts of the body stretch more than usual. Because of this, kids with Marfan syndrome may grow differently. For example, their bones may grow longer than usual. Marfan syndrome […]
February 21, 2024
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14 Ways to Show Your Child Love: Valentine’s Day & Every Day
Feeling loved is key to a child’s healthy development. There are many ways to show you care that go beyond candy and cards. Here are 14 tips for Valentine’s Day – or any day. Source
February 14, 2024
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Staying Healthy & Fit with Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease is the term for defects that affect the heart that are present at birth (congenital). If your child has congenital heart disease, this means there’s a problem with their heart’s structure or the way it works. There are many different types of congenital heart disease. Some are simple and don’t need to […]
February 7, 2024
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8 Parenting Goals to Start the New Year Strong
Helping to make your family safer, stronger, and more harmonious in this new year may not require a complete overhaul, but rather a few strategic tweaks. Here are some concrete and tangible parenting goals you can set for the year ahead. (Kids can have fun setting goals, too! See Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Children […]
January 3, 2024
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Impetigo: What to Know About This Common Skin Infection in Children
Impetigo is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. It is most often seen in children between two and five years old, but anyone can get it. What causes impetigo? Impetigo starts when there is a break in the skin. This can be from an insect bite, cut, or skin damage from another condition like eczema. […]
November 1, 2023
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