You may have heard about anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and how they often affect professional sports players. While these kinds of injuries are much more common in adults, kids can still suffer from this injury. Kids who play a lot of contacts and high-impact sports are at a much higher risk. If you or…

Food poisoning is something that we likely will all suffer from at some point in our lives. That is because we can’t see, smell, or taste the organisms that cause food poisoning. As adults, we will be able to identify food that has gone bad or is out of date, but kiddos might not be…

As your child starts walking and talking, they are likely to start developing strong feelings toward things they like and dislike. One area that has the potential to become a battleground is the choice of what clothes they should wear. When they are babies, there is a lot of guidance on what you should and…

Raising kids can be a very stressful experience, especially when they start misbehaving. It is very common for children to act out and throw tantrums from time to time. However, this behavior can sometimes be caused by underlying conditions or could be a symptom of a behavioral disorder. If you are worried about your child’s…

You may often be shocked at how much your kids want to eat. Even after they have had a main meal, they may still ask if they can have a snack. For many kids, that may mean looking longingly at the cookie jar, but these kinds of snacks are high in sugar and salt, which…

As fall sets in, you may notice an increase in seasonal allergic symptoms. There are so many allergens in the air around this time of the year, so while it might be a wonderful time of the year, it can be miserable for kids who suffer from allergies. When symptoms appear, many parents will purchase…

Kids today are growing up in a world where everyone is connected, and people spend a lot of time looking at screens. The internet has provided us with a wealth of information and enabled us to be connected like no other time in human history. It is a great learning tool, with so many online…

The eyes are a vital part of the human body, which require a lot of loving care. Healthy eyes play a major role in the development of your child. So, it always makes sense to be proactive when it comes to looking after your kid’s vision. Simple education and awareness of potential hazards in the…

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can vary in severity. Kids under five tend to be more at risk because their immune systems haven’t developed fully yet. But it can happen to people of any age, so having an awareness of this illness is essential for parents so that they know what to…

It can be upsetting when your kid comes down with the flu. Younger children are at a higher risk of developing the flu because their immune systems haven’t fully developed yet. The influenza vaccination can certainly give them a helping hand, but the fact is, they will come down with the flu at some point.…