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Child firearm safety: How secure storage protects kids
Learn child firearm safety tips: secure, lock, unload guns and talk to kids to prevent accidents and suicides.
Youth sports weekend tips and prep guide
Practical youth sports weekend tips to keep kids healthy, hydrated, fueled, and rested for games and tournaments.
Childhood vaccine schedule explained: Changes, safety and guidance
Answers to parents' questions about the childhood vaccine schedule, safety and talking with your pediatrician.
School backpack essentials for kids you may not think of
Pack smart with school backpack essentials: extra clothes, snacks, sanitizer, comfort item, water bottle, checklist and labeled gear.
E-Bike safety for kids: How to ride smart
Practical tips on e-bike safety for kids: helmets, gear, practice and family rules to keep rides fun and reduce injuries.
Helping your child adjust to a new school: Tips for parents
Practical tips for helping your child adjust to new school with routines connections and support to ease anxiety and build confidence.
Saying goodbye to the pacifier: A gentle guide for parents
Let’s be real — pacifiers can be a lifesaver, especially in those early days. They help babies calm down, feel safe and sometimes stop a meltdown before it starts. But as your child grows, you might wonder when it’s time to let go of the pacifier. And how do you do it without a lot of tears? Here’s a simple guide to help you through it.
Penicillin allergies: What parents need to know
Antibiotics in the penicillin family are among some of the best treatments for common childhood infections. But, penicillin is also the most commonly reporting drug allergy. Keep reading to learn answers to frequently asked questions about penicillin allergies you may want to know for your child.
The No. 1 rule about cleaning out earwax
Let’s set the scene - you look over at your kid and there’s a bunch of earwax in their ear. You may feel immediate panic to clean it out. There’s no way you can let them walk around like that. So, you run to get the cotton swabs you know you shouldn’t use. But, before you do anything, here’s the No. 1 rule about cleaning out earwax.
Teens and periods: When is pain not normal?
When we hear the word “period,” most women think of the monthly menstrual period. Many of us have grown up associating periods with painful cramping and heavy bleeding, something that we just have to endure. But that’s simply not the case!