Safety & Prevention

Raising a child can be one safety scare after another. Here are some local and regional resources to help give parents, babysitters and family...

Summer camps are an American mainstay, as prevalent a seasonal marker as hot dogs, ice cream and public swimming pools. When Texas all-girls overnight...

Winter can be a one-two punch for people with sensitive immune systems. Extended time spent indoors can lead to increased exposure to indoor allergens...

Baltimore’s Child asked a local expert how parents can help their children stay healthy this winter. Dr. Theresa Nguyen, chair of pediatrics at GBMC...

Coughs and colds are common during the fall and winter, but parents, especially of young children, will also want to be on the lookout...

With the autumn chill beginning to set in and winter on its way, it’s important to make sure that our children don’t fall ill...

Parents do their best to be prepared for difficult conversations with their children. But what if a child chooses to disclose abuse or neglect...

Keeping children safe and helping them learn and grow are goals that should be shared by parents and coaches alike. While this is usually...

🦠 Classrooms can be a hotbed of germs, and going back to being surrounded by classmates after a summer at home can wreak havoc on an unprepared child's immune system. Making sure your child is mentally prepared and has all the necessary supplies for school is important, but so is ensuring that they have all their shots and check-ups before heading back to school.

By Lisa Clough, ms ed.m CHES Primary Care For non-urgent conditions, start with your primary care physician (PCP) or pediatrician. A primary care physician (PCP) is...