What is a UTI or Urinary Tract Infection? Roughly 8% of girls and about 2% of boys will be diagnosed with a UTI before they turn 5. This means parents need to know what it is, how to identify it, and when to treat it. A Urinary Tract Infection is exactly what it...
Strep throat is a common childhood illness. It is the result of an infection by a bacteria known as Streptococcus. There are several various forms of the bacteria, but the two main types are group A Streptococcus and group B Streptococcus. Strep bacteria pass from one...
Family Appreciation Week Family Appreciation Week is a week packed full of events, dress up days, goodies, and lots of yummy treats. KidsStreet has dedicated one full week to show our appreciation to all of our family members. At KidsStreet, we are forever thankful...
Allergies affect more than 50 million children and adults every year. When we come in contact with an allergen, our body tries to defend itself from allergy attacks. Dust, mold, and pollen agitate and evoke reactions within the body. If you have allergies, you know...
The average American child has six to 10 colds a year. In fact, children’s colds cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness. Here are 10 ways to help protect your child from germs, illness, and sickness at school. Know How and...
Hand washing is by far the best way to keep kids from getting sick and prevent the spread of germs. As early as possible, get your child into the habit of washing her hands often and thoroughly. 1. When Hand Washing is important: After playing outside When...
