Children and Broken Bones How can I tell if my child has broken a bone? Although the term fracture may sound serious, it is just another name for a broken bone. As you probably remember from your own childhood, fractures are very common. In fact, they are the fourth...
Sensory overload occurs when the body is unable to process, organize, and respond to all the incoming sensory input. Although stress is a part of life and growing up, you need to intervene when you sense that it is undermining your child's physical or psychological...
Did you know by the age of two, most children have spent more time asleep than awake and overall, a child will spend 40 percent of their childhood asleep. Sleep is especially important for children as it directly impacts mental and physical development. ...
Responding to a Choking Emergency Although children under age four are most at risk for choking on food and small objects, youngsters in their middle years can choke too. A number of foods or other items (for instance, hot dogs, poorly chewed pieces of meat, grapes,...
One of those necessary life skills every child needs to learn is brushing his or her teeth. Each child has different skills and needs parents helping him or her brush. 1. Keeping the child engaged in brushing While you should brush twice a day, doing it...
11 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Be Active Did you know? Only 1 in 3 children are physically active every day. Less than 50% of the time spent in sports practice, games, and physical education class involves moving enough to be considered physical activity. Children...
Be alert for the following warning signs of dehydration, and notify a pediatrician immediately if any of them develop. Signs of Dehydration in Children and Infants Mild to Moderate Dehydration in Children: Plays less than usual Urinates less frequently...
Did you know some of the most common foods such as dairy products, seafood, and kinds of wheat can cause your child to have an allergic reaction? These are called having a food allergy. There are several symptoms to be on the lookout for when trying to determine if...
When Your Child Needs Emergency Medical Services It is uncommon for children to become seriously ill with no warning. Depending on your child's symptoms, you should usually contact a pediatrician or a pediatric urgent care, like KidsStreet Urgent Care for advice....
It is nearly impossible for most kids to avoid cuts and scrapes at some point in their active little lives. Some TLC from mom or dad is usually all it takes to get them feeling better, but, it is important to know how to get those small wounds healing properly. We...
Sports readiness means that a child has the physical, mental, and social skills to meet the demands of the sport. It's important to remember that children develop at different rates. Children are more likely to enjoy and succeed in sports when they have the physical,...
Did you know that many children only eat one snack per day? Some of the most commonly bought kid's snacks have a very low nutritional value and aren't healthy snacks. If you choose the right snack you can support and even boost your child's health! Let us help you...