A good night’s sleep is as important to your child as a hearty breakfast. Without enough shut-eye, children are more likely to struggle with their school studies, do poorly on the playing field, and suffer depression. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), children are getting less than the recommended amount of sleep over a […]
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects about one in three adults in the U.S. But, this health problem doesn’t just affect adults.
Fewer children overall are dying from sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. Yet it still strikes more than 1,500 newborns every year. Parents need to be up-to-speed on the best tactics for preventing SIDS. Unfortunately, a recent study shows many may not be doing all they can to protect their child.
Everyday activities keep many parents so busy that they can’t take their children with them everywhere. That makes it crucial to find the right babysitter and make sure that the sitter can be entrusted with your child.
Now that I am a mom, I find myself appreciating my amazing parents on a whole new level. I am so blessed to have been raised by two of the most wonderful parents in the world. I admire them so much, and for so many things. One of the biggest is for teaching me and […]
When you or your child is taken down by a stomach bug, waiting for symptoms to subside can be miserable.
Bethany, from Birth with Bethany is guest posting for Leslie Taggart today on keeping your child safe in the car. As a CPST (child passenger safety technician), I’ve seen some very, shall we say, creative(?) uses and placements of car seats. When we become parents, our lives tend to revolve around this very tiny, very […]
Trick-or-treating parents and kids shouldn’t ignore safety precautions, despite the excitement of the candy-filled occasion.
Parents of youngsters with food allergies may feel Halloween is more trick than treat, but the holiday’s risks can be reduced with some simple precautions.
Keeping kids’ hands clean goes a long way toward keeping children healthy, especially if they attend daycare or school.
