Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow and spreads into the bloodstream. Even though cancer is rare in childhood, leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children under the age of 15. In this article, we will share all you need to know about childhood leukemia’s signs, symptoms,…

Keeping kids active doesn’t have to be like pulling teeth. You just need to get creative and hide exercise within something that holds the potential for fun! You can have a blast as a family when you turn exercise into a game. Here are some playful, engaging ways to get your kids moving – and…

We live in a world full of technology, and kids spend increasing amounts of time on screens. Watching TV, using the internet to find information or chat with friends, and playing video games are all some of the activities that kids spend up to 7 hours a day using screens for. All of this screen…

Inflammation is the body’s response to infection or trauma. It is a defense mechanism that the immune system uses to fight off bacteria or heal injuries. However, there are times when the immune system is dysregulated and causes autoinflammatory diseases in children. Autoinflammatory diseases cause regular bursts of inflammation that can cause a range of…

Chickenpox is a very common and highly infectious illness that affects young children. The varicella-zoster virus causes it, and around 4 million people catch the virus every year across the USA. It is generally a mild illness, and the risk of catching it can be reduced by taking the varicella-zoster virus vaccine. Read on to learn…

Jaundice is a common condition in newborns that causes their skin and the whites of their eyes to go yellow. It happens when there is an overload of bilirubin in the bloodstream, which the liver can’t properly break down. It generally goes away as the liver develops, although your baby might need treatment to lower…

Lactose intolerance happens when the body can’t easily break down or digest lactose, a sugar in milk and milk products. If your child has lactose intolerance, they may have uncomfortable symptoms after eating or drinking milk products. Read on to learn more about lactose intolerance in children and what you can do to help if…

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby between the ages of one month and one year old. Even after a thorough investigation, there may not be a clear cause of death.  In this article, we will take a closer look at the symptoms, causes, and prevention…

Humans are social beings, and children learn how to communicate verbally and nonverbally with the people around them from a young age. It can be challenging to teach social skills to children. In their younger years, kids tend to be naturally egocentric, which can lead to problems playing, sharing, and cooperating.  In this blog, we…

An arrhythmia is an abnormal rhythm of the heart that stops it from pumping blood around the body at a normal rate. It is often described as an irregular heartbeat, which means that a child’s heart can beat too quickly or too slowly, skip a beat, or even have an extra beat. Some arrhythmias can…