What Age Can a Child Be Out Without a Parent?
The Japanese docu-series “Old Enough!” follows children ages 2 to 5 as they navigate the city on their own. The kids toddle to the...
When Should Kids Take a Sick Day From School?
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...
A Parent’s Guide to Talking to Your Kids About Cannabis
Cannabis is a familiar age-old drug that has been used both medicinally and recreationally for centuries. Today, due to widespread legalization and misinformation, its...
Vaccine Hesitancy?
What to Know About Trust & Misconceptions When it Comes to Vaccinating Your Child
During the 2023-2024 school year, vaccination among kindergartners in the United...
As Measles Continues To Spread, How Can Parents Reduce Anxiety?
While there are no signs of a real zombie apocalypse on the horizon, one viral illness is seemingly back from the dead.
Measles, which was...
A Child Discloses Abuse: Here’s How to Respond
Parents do their best to be prepared for difficult conversations with their children. But what if a child chooses to disclose abuse or neglect...
Coaches and Minor Athlete Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
Keeping children safe and helping them learn and grow are goals that should be shared by parents and coaches alike. While this is usually...
What Parents Should Know About Pneumonia
Coughs and colds are common during the fall and winter, but parents, especially of young children, will also want to be on the lookout...
Expert Medical Advice: Going Back to School
🦠 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.
Know Where To Go: Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Department
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...















