Fact: drowning kills more children ages 1 to 4 than anything else other than birth defects. Small children can drown in as little as an inch or two of water, and it can happen quickly. The biggest threat for families with toddlers is unsupervised access to water like swimming pools, hot tubs, bathtubs, ponds, and lakes. Protecting
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How to Keep Kids Connected While Social Distancing
Social distancing and staying home aren’t just affecting adults, the physical distance is difficult for people of all ages. It’s important for kids to keep learning, have fun and feel social as well. Here are three ways to help your kids stay connected: Online Classes While places and organizations slowly open back up, many are
Read MoreChildren’s Medical Center: Where Your Safety is Our #1 Priority
We understand that life is not the same right now. What is the same at Children’s Medical Center, is that our number one priority is the health of you and your family. We know these are challenging and sometimes scary times — we want to stress that Children’s Medical Center remains deeply committed to providing
Read MoreKeep Your Child Safe During the Holidays
The holiday season is about spending time with family and loved ones, but also road trips, parties, and festivities, trimming the tree, decorations, and more. Here is what you need to know to keep your children safe during this special time of year. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or going to visit friends and
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 MoreDealing With a Broken Bone
The harder your children play, the harder they might fall. During childhood, fractures and broken bones are common for children playing or participating in sports. While falls are a common part of childhood, your pediatrician in shares important information to help you understand if your child has a broken bone. If your child breaks a
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