E-cigarettes and vaping have exploded in popularity over the past few years and are being used by both adolescents and adults. Marketed and promoted to be a safe alternative to cigarette smoking, we now know this is far from the truth. The American Academy of Pediatrics joins the CDC to remind parents that e-cigarette use
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The Facts About the Flu Shot — Is It Safe for Kids?
Some people think the flu is just a really bad cold, but the influenza virus is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. Influenza is a respiratory illness, not a stomach bug, although sometimes it can make children feel sick to their stomach. Every flu season is different, and the
Read MoreTeen Vaping: Expectations vs. Reality
What Every Parent Needs To Know About The Dangers Of Vaping & E-Cigarettes Over the past couple of years, E-cigarettes have been exploding in popularity among both youth and adults. But E-cigarettes and vaping are creating a growing concern about teen health and safety among parents and healthcare professionals. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports
Read MoreChoose Safety, Not Scary: Keeping Your Child Safe This Halloween
For many families, Halloween signals the start of the holiday season. But many parents worry about keeping their children safe while also allowing them to have fun trick or treating. Knowing a few simple safety tips can help you ensure this Halloween is full of spooky good memories and not frightening trips to the emergency
Read MorePediatricians Discuss How You Can Help Your Child Prevent And Address Bullying
Whether we were the one being bullied, the one who was the bully, or the one who stood by and didn’t do anything when someone else was being bullied – almost all of us have some story of bullying we can look back on and remember from our childhood. It’s common for the victim being
Read MoreShould Your Teenager Be On Social Media?
The Pros And Cons Every Parent Should Know About Social Media & Teen Health Social media is a daily part of life for most of our teenagers. In fact, Common Sense Media conducted a report that found 75% of American teenagers have social media profiles. Undoubtedly, our teens are under great pressure to be available
Read MoreCollege Freshman: Tips For Staying Healthy & Thriving As You Transition Into College
Transitioning from high school to college is a major life event. For most students, this will be their first time away from home for an extended period and the first time they will make many of their own decisions. During this transition, students often aren’t aware of what they need to do to maintain their
Read MoreCreating A Healthy After School Routine For Your Children
Life with kids can be chaotic. There is a reason schools follow a routine schedule. But routines shouldn’t stop when your child leaves school. Establishing an after-school routine for your children will make your afternoon easier. How you structure your child’s after-school routine can also have a major impact on their overall health. Here is
Read MoreTired Of Packing School Lunches Your Kids Won’t Eat?
Our pediatricians share three tips to help parents pack healthy school lunches their kids want to eat! As children begin heading back to school, many parents have a hard time packing healthy lunches their children will actually eat. Multiple studies have found lunches provided by schools tend to be healthier than lunches packed by parents. And
Read MoreEverything Parents Need To Know About Sleep Hygiene
Did you know that the quality of your sleep has to do with more than just what time you go to bed at night and wake up in the morning? Sleep hygiene is the term used to refer to the nighttime activities and habits we do to lead up to bedtime. A healthy sleep hygiene
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