Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and share time as a family. But there's an important factor that you need to consider - safety.
Sometimes kids lose fluids and salts through fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. Here are some tips on preventing or treating dehydration.
Before your family celebrates a holiday, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.
Active kids can be at risk for heat illness, which can result in heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke. Learn how to prevent and treat heat illness.
With all the options out there, choosing a sunscreen for your kids can be tricky. Here's what you need to know.
Frolicking in the ocean is a summertime rite of passage, but a jellyfish sting can spoil the fun. Here's how to handle it if someone in your family gets zapped by one of these mysterious sea creatures.
Following these safety guidelines can make neighborhood playgrounds entertaining and safe for your kids.
Participation in sports can teach kids sportsmanship and discipline. But sports also carry the potential for injury. Here's how to protect your kids.
Teaching kids a few basic dog manners will help them enjoy safe encounters with Fido.
Baseball is by no means a dangerous sport. But it can present a very real risk of injuries from things like wild pitches, batted balls, and collisions in the field. These safety tips can help keep your kids safe on the diamond.
Basketball is fun - but it's also a contact sport, and injuries happen. To help your kids stay safe on the basketball court, take a look at these safety tips.
Skateboarding is undeniably cool, but it's also easy for riders to get hurt. Help your kids keep it safe with these safety tips.
By teaching kids how to enjoy fun in the sun safely, parents can reduce their risk for developing skin cancer.
Kids need constant supervision around water - whether the water is in a bathtub, pool, the sea, or a water park. Here's how to keep them safe.
Animal bites and scratches that break the skin can cause infection. Rarely, animal bites can cause rabies, a dangerous, life-threatening disease.
Scald burns from hot water and other liquids are the most common type of burn young kids get. Here's what to do if your child is burned.
Most cuts can be safely treated at home. But deeper cuts - or any wounds that won't stop bleeding - need emergency medical treatment.
Kids can become dehydrated when their bodies lose very large amounts of fluids. It's important to replenish fluid losses as quickly as possible.
In hot weather, a child's internal temperature can rise and cause heat exhaustion, which can progress to heatstroke if not treated quickly.
Being stung by a bug is often just irritating and doesn't require medical treatment. But kids who are highly allergic to stings may need emergency medical care.
Mild rashes from poison ivy, oak, and sumac plants can be treated at home. But severe and widespread rashes require medical treatment.
Most spider bites cause mild reactions, but some can cause serious illness or allergic reactions. Here's what to do if you think your child was bitten by a spider.
You can treat mild sunburn at home. But severe sunburn needs medical attention. Here's what to do.
Some ticks carry harmful germs that can cause disease. Find out what to do if your child is bitten by a tick.
ATVs are off-road vehicles often used for recreation. But kids 16 and younger shouldn't ride them. Find out why, and more, here.
Find out what the experts have to say.
Bee, wasp, and ant stings can cause temporary discomfort and pain, but most don’t lead to serious or lasting health problems.
Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and share time as a family. But there's an important factor that you need to consider - safety.
Most bug bites and stings are just annoying. But some can cause infections and allergic reactions. It's important to know what to watch for, and when to get medical attention.
Before your family celebrates a holiday, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.
Find out what the experts say.
With all the options out there, choosing a sunscreen for your kids can be tricky. Here's what you need to know.
Lyme disease can affect the skin, joints, nervous system, and other organ systems. If Lyme disease is diagnosed quickly and treated with antibiotics, most people feel better quickly.
Mosquito-borne diseases are illnesses spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Most people get a reaction to poison ivy. Check out this article for tips on what to do and how to avoid poison ivy.
Participation in sports can teach kids sportsmanship and discipline. But sports also carry the potential for injury. Here's how to protect your kids.
Teaching kids a few basic dog manners will help them enjoy safe encounters with Fido.
Baseball is by no means a dangerous sport. But it can present a very real risk of injuries from things like wild pitches, batted balls, and collisions in the field. These safety tips can help keep your kids safe on the diamond.
Basketball is fun - but it's also a contact sport, and injuries happen. To help your kids stay safe on the basketball court, take a look at these safety tips.
Spiders rarely bite people. When they do, it’s usually in self-defense because they’re being crushed by a human. Usually, their venom is not strong enough to hurt humans.
When a tick bites, the person won’t feel it happen. Always check your kids (and yourself) for ticks after spending time in the woods.
Boy, your child's freckles really stand out in the sun — yikes, that one is actually a tick! What should you do?
Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and share time as a family. But there's an important factor that you need to consider - safety.
Your tot's not a baby anymore! It's time for a big-kid booster seat. But how can you ensure that your child is still safe and secure in the car? Find out here.
What's the right way to install an infant safety seat? Is your toddler ready for a convertible seat? Get the car seat know-how you need here.
Find out what the experts have to say.
That weird ear-popping sensation is a normal part of air travel. Here's how to help equalize the air pressure in your child's ears to prevent or decrease ear pain.
With all the options out there, choosing a sunscreen for your kids can be tricky. Here's what you need to know.
More kids are injured in auto collisions than in any other type of accident, but you can protect them by learning the proper use of car seats and booster seats.
Use these tips to teach your kids how to stay safe when riding in a car or on a school bus.
Road trips can be fun and educational with just a little planning and preparation. Here are some ideas to get your family revved up for a trip long on smiles and short on frustration.
When teens get their driver's license, parents should consider creating their own rules of the road beyond the relevant driving laws.
When you're traveling with your kids, there's a chance that someone might get sick. But early planning and smart packing can help ensure your family stays healthy and safe.
With some careful planning, kids with asthma can enjoy all the benefits of a trip away from home.
