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Pools are open and it feels like summer outside. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how to keep your toddler safe around water.

Drowning Prevention for Curious Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know Young children can drown in only a few inches of water, even if they’ve had swimming instruction. Whenever your child is near water, follow these safety rules.

Spring sports are in full swing. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how to keep them in the game.

Preventing Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes: AAP Policy Explained Half of all sports injuries in children and teens are from overuse. Here's what pediatricians recommend to protect young athletes from overuse and overtraining Injuries that can keep them from participating in the sports they enjoy.

Area school systems have changed their schedules due to the solar eclipse next Monday, April 8. Here is an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics with tips on how you can safely view the eclipse next week.

How can I safely watch a solar eclipse with my children? The next solar eclipse will be visible across North America on Monday, April 8, 2024. Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow on our planet. There will be a 115-mile-wide path stretching from Texas to Maine with a total eclipse,...

If you are still looking for Easter basket ideas the following article from The NY Times has some great ideas for kids of all ages

47 Easter Basket Ideas We Love Easter falls on March 31 this year. We’ve searched for good-quality gifts to fill a basket, including art supplies, classic toys, spring-themed books, and—of course—the best candy.

Even though it may not have felt like spring when you stepped out the door this morning...

Even though this blog post is from last fall, it contains relevant information for differentiating spring allergies from colds too.

Seasonal allergies or a cold? 8 questions with a pediatric allergist and immunologist | Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU If sounds of coughs, sneezes and sniffles fill the air at your home, you might be wondering if your child has already brought a cold home from school. It’s certainly possible, but they could also be dealing with seasonal allergies.

The CDC released new isolation guidelines for people with Covid-19 today. The new guidelines state that people with Covid-19 may resume daily activities if they have been fever free for 24 hours without a fever reducer and are feeling better. They still urge people who meet these criteria to limit close contact with others, wear well-fitted masks, improve indoor air quality, and practice good hygiene. Read the press release in the link below for the full details.

CDC Newsroom Press releases, advisories, telebriefings, transcripts and archives.

You may have heard about these potential changes last week. This is a helpful article that summarizes important current information related to Covid-19.

COVID-19 isolation guidelines may change soon | Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU In the coming months, federal health guidelines for how long you’re recommended to stay isolated and away from others after contracting COVID-19 may change. A story from the Washington Post reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention addressed an upcoming change to isolation gu...

Do your kids want a dog? Science may be on their side Kids who have dogs get significantly more physical activity, compared to kids who don't. Researchers followed 600 children over three years, and found young girls got the biggest exercise boost.

Valentine's Day may be ten days away but it is important to show our children we love them EVERY day!

14 Ways to Show Your Child Love: Valentine's Day & Every Day family-dynamics~The AAP offers 14 tips to help children feel loved—on Valentine’s Day, and every day.

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Sharing a bed with your infant significantly raises the baby’s risk of injury or death. That’s why we recommend that you keep your baby's crib or bassinet in your bedroom for at least their first six months. https://bit.ly/3xpzNR5

Safe sleep recommendations have always stated that children should sleep in a crib or bassinet with a firm mattress and tight fitting sheet, NOT in car seats or infant seats. Thirteen infant deaths between 2009 and 2021 have now been tied to sleeping in Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler rockers. We urge all of our families to always place their babies to sleep in a crib or bassinet on their backs whether it be for naps or at bedtime.

Government agency and Fisher-Price warn parents of over a dozen deaths from rockers The Consumer Product Safety Commission advised parents advised to not let babies fall asleep in rockers after multiple deaths tied to Fisher-Price products.