Common Kids Problems, Illnesses, and Symptoms

Food Poisoning: Tips to Prepare a Safe Holiday Meal

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimates that 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 Americans die each year from food-borne illness. With the holidays around the corner, we will be busy preparing everyone's favorite homemade dishes, and may be at a greater risk of food poisoning.

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We hope you and your family have a Happy and Safe Halloween this weekend. Trick or Treating is so much fun with kids, but sometimes they can eat too much candy. Here are a couple tips to help prevent an upset tummy. Read More.

One of the most frustrating problems I see parents deal with is head lice. There are many options to choose from, including natural remedies, OTC shampoos, and prescription treatments. Read More.

We all want to keep our children safe and prevent any injury if at all possible. The last article in our series on National Childhood Injury Prevention Month is about poison prevention. Every day, 374 children in the United States ages 0 to 19 are treated in an emergency department, and two children die as a result of being poisoned. It’s not just chemicals in your home marked with clear warning labels that can be dangerous to children.

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In our continuing series on National Childhood Injury Prevention, Mom's Medicine Chest reminds you about the dangers of falls and burn.

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