We all want our children to get a solid night’s sleep. After safety and nutrition, how much sleep a child gets is at the top of every parent’s list. The amount your child needs varies by age: Toddlers need 11 to 14 hours, while preteens and teens require 8...
As a parent, it can be absolutely terrifying to see headlines about flu outbreaks. At the same time, we want to be aware of how flu season is impacting our schools and communities, right? You can get regular updates on how influenza is spreading throughout your...
Responding to a Choking Emergency Although children under age four are most at risk for choking on food and small objects, youngsters in their middle years can choke too. A number of foods or other items (for instance, hot dogs, poorly chewed pieces of meat, grapes,...
11 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Be Active Did you know? Only 1 in 3 children are physically active every day. Less than 50% of the time spent in sports practice, games, and physical education class involves moving enough to be considered physical activity. Children...
Flu Season is HERE! Do you know how to tell the difference between the common cold and influenza? KidsStreet Urgent Care wants you to be prepared! Your nose is stuffy, your throat is scratchy, and your head is pounding. Is it a cold or the seasonal flu? Do you know...
