Images and talk of violence affect our everyday lives, causing a lot of anxiety. However, these incidents are especially confusing and overwhelming for children. Although age plays a part in determ...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes the common cold in adults and older children. Young children are especially susceptible to RSV, and will have had it at least once by the ti...
With short days and cold temperatures, it’s hard not to long for the days of summer when the kids can go out and play all evening. Here’s how your family can stay active during the wint...
It’s not uncommon for children to have a half dozen colds or illnesses throughout the school year, but as a parent, knowing when to keep your kids home can be tricky.
In today’s world, bullying can take on many different forms, from verbal, physical, social, to cyber bullying. In some cases, the bullying may be made up of more than one of these components,...
Has your sick child ever not been treated with an antibiotic after visiting the doctor? Hopefully, this is the case. Antibiotics can treat a variety of bacterial infections, however, these medicati...
Backpack? Check. Lunchbox? Yes. Notebooks? Got them. As summer winds down and mom and dad prepare to send kids back to school, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is reminding parents about...
If your child suffers from a sore throat, it can be difficult to determine whether it is just that – a sore throat or a sign of something more serious, like strep throat. The guidelines below...
It’s no secret that a lack of physical activity can lead to weight gain. Anyone who works behind a desk for eight hours a day knows this to be true, but what about our kids? A recent study pu...
Philanthropy in action: Impacting the healthcare in our region