Keep your family safe by being prepared, not scared, for snow days with these winter weather tips. Create a household emergency kit Flashlight with batteries, first-aid kit, portable battery charger, and non-perishable food, water and medicine to last 3 days. Make a car emergency kit Windshield scraper, first-aid kit, blankets, hat, gloves, water and non-perishable […]
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Is CBD safe for battling kids’ sleep problems?
Getting kids to fall asleep at night is an age-old battle. Just one more drink? One more hug? Kids will try anything to stall and stay up a little later. To help kids combat anxiety, hyperactivity and more easily settle in at night, some parents are turning to supplements that contain CBD, a chemical extracted […]
Online Rewind: Most read blogs of 2023
It was a busy year full of all types of health topics of interest to parents. Here are the ones parents read the most in 2023 from our blog, Inside Children’s. 10. Prediabetes in kids: What to know and how to help Prediabetes in children has doubled in the last 20 years. To learn what […]
The mental health benefits of giving back
Sometimes the smallest act of kindness, like checking in on a neighbor, can make a positive difference for everyone involved. It’s true. Scientists believe that selfless, giving behavior releases endorphins in the brain, producing the positive feeling known as the “helper’s high.” Giving of one’s time, money or service can offer many health benefits […]
Is it normal for my teenager’s emotions to change like the weather?
Teenagers. It’s a sentiment many parents use when they can’t explain new moods or behaviors their kids display as they grow more independent. One minute your teen may be overjoyed about a good grade on a test, and the very next minute crying about relationship drama. “Teenage moodiness is common and a normal part of […]
5-month milestones: What to expect
Most babies are holding up their heads steady, rolling onto their tummies and babbling by 5 months. But a baby that is preoccupied with learning to sit up with support may push verbal skills to the back burner or vice versa. It’s not unusual and is nothing to be alarmed about. All children develop skills […]
