As winter approaches, parents should be aware of the rising threat of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in children and infants. While we don’t want to be alarmed, we certainly want to be attentive. What’s worse is that RSV symptoms can look like Covid, Flu, or a...
This story first appeared on the Local Moms Network. Depending on the perspective, sleepovers can be a childhood rite of passage full of fun, friendship and memories. But they can also cause anxiety for parents for many concerns: physical safety, emotional readiness,...
This story was contributed by Harvey Karp, M.D. For so many kids, back-to-school season is full of excitement! They get to pick out a new lunchbox or backpack, see old friends, play at recess, and return to a more predictable routine. The truth is: While children...
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Recently, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced plans to recommend warning labels for social media similar to cigarette and alcohol ones. He told NPR that the warnings would bring awareness of the risks...
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Once parents have their second or third child, there’s often an assumption that don’t need gifts – but this isn’t always the case. Whether it’s due to wear and tear or the different needs of a...
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Concussions are a concern of many parents, particularly those who have children participating in contact sports. But knowing what a concussion looks like, how to treat one and how to keep kids safe can take the...
