Start the new school year in an organized fashion when it comes to school lunches. Get the kiddos set up with adorable lunch boxes, healthy snacks, stylish lunch totes, and reusable plastic storage bags. We have super functional lunch boxes that will make it easier (and faster) to pack school lunches. In addition, the roomy
Month: July 2022
All newborn babies breathe faster than other children. Normal newborn breathing patterns typically are between 40-60 breaths per minute. Some babies have periodic breathing characterized by breathing fast and then slowing down for about 10 seconds. Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, describes newborn breathing and explains what is normal and what
A group of children’s hospitals from across the country will coordinate on the response to future pandemics and other disasters through a new $29 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The group, known as the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN), will focus on the unique needs and challenges to children during pandemics
Acute Flaccid Myelitis or AFM is a very rare disorder that affects the spinal cord. Though the disorder is uncommon, taking preventative measures and understanding the common symptoms can help you keep your children healthy. Dr. Christina Gurnett discusses everything parents need to know about AFM. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2vHvSCw Like us on
In humans, a fertilized egg is no guarantee of reproductive success. Most embryos stop developing and perish within days of fertilization, usually because they have an abnormal number of chromosomes. Now, researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons have found that most of these mistakes are due to spontaneous errors in DNA
Parenting Advice 10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know – 10 lessons from 10 parents around the world The Parenting Junkie shares with us global parenting advice and parenting tips from 10 parents around the world. In this video you’ll hear each parent share 10 things every parent needs to know. In this video about
Tips for making sure a bike helmet fits properly.
A Rutgers researcher was part of a National Institutes of Health study that found pregnant women who were exposed to chemical compounds known as phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth. Phthalates are industrial chemicals used in personal-care products, such as cosmetics, as well as solvents, detergents and in food packaging. After
Antibodies that summon virus-engulfing white blood cells may play an important role in protecting infants from potentially serious congenital infection with human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), according to a study led by an investigator at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. The study, which appeared June 28 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, was the most comprehensive analysis
With six kids at home, it’s no wonder the actor has some savvy tricks in his parenting arsenal. It’s not surprising that while in the throes of the nine-month sleep regression with baby Jeremiah and road-tripping through America with six kids total (yup, six!), James Van Der Beek has been trying out some new parenting
Did you know your child can have sleep apnea? Symptoms of childhood sleep apnea can include snoring and restless sleep, plus many others. Like recurring tonsillitis, sleep apnea is another common reason kids have their tonsils removed. That’s because large tonsils are the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea in children. Watch this video
We often hear the phrase ‘growing pains’ used by the general public to describe muscle or joint pain in young people and the term is also used by health professionals. However researchers have found there is no consistent medical definition of the condition behind a diagnosis. A broad review of medical literature by University of
The transition to kindergarten is a notable milestone for children and families, who typically prepare by gathering school supplies and meeting the teacher. New research suggests that one important way to prepare for the transition to first-time schooling is to develop a bedtime routine in which children consistently get at least 10 hours of sleep
Adjusting to daylight savings time can be difficult for young children … and their parents. As a parent, you have to convince your child to go to bed earlier, often when it’s still light outside. In this video, Dr. Jennifer Foersterling provides some tips and tricks for parents of young kids. Learn the best ways
I worried that driving from coast to coast with three littles (including a six-month old) might be a mistake. Here are all the tips and tricks you’ll need to survive. When we left Vancouver Island for the Maritimes, every inch of our SUV was packed solid. We had to stack clothes around the kids so
The Focused Ultrasound Foundation and the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) have established a partnership to advance innovative, noninvasive treatments in pediatrics. For more than 15 years, the Focused Ultrasound Foundation has been dedicated to advancing the development and adoption of focused ultrasound. Likewise, for over 40 years, CTF has been a leader in driving research,
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