Click here to visit the new home of ParentDish!

Hot on HuffPost Parents:

 
 

Health & Safety: Tweens

TheLatest

Measles Pose Threat to Unvaccinated Infants

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 27th 2011

Children and adults who remain unvaccinated and develop measles put others in their community at risk. Credit: Getty Images The United ...U.S. seeing worst measles outbreak since 1996.
1 COMMENTS

No Link Found Between ADHD Drugs and Heart Problems

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 17th 2011

WebMD reports kids who take drugs for ADHD are not at a greater risk for heart attacks or strokes. Credit: Getty Images If you're ...Researchers found no connection between heart attacks, strokes and ADHD medications.
0 COMMENTS

CT Scans Not Always Best Response to Head Injuries

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 10th 2011

It might be a good idea to observe children for awhile before getting them a CT scan. Credit: Getty Images One of the first things you ...Your kid ought to have his head examined? Maybe. Maybe not.
0 COMMENTS

Canadian Kids Waiting Too Long for Surgery, Researchers Say

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 4th 2011

Watch Videos Related to Child Surgery!
Twenty-seven percent of children linger too long on government waiting lists for necessary ...Kids waiting three years for surgeries they should get in three months.
4 COMMENTS

Safe Kids USA Helps Soothe Parental Fears

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 29th 2011

Safe Kids USA is sponsoring a webcast to educate parents about sports injury prevention. Credit: Corbis Is it safe to sleep with your ...Organization helps prevent childhood injuries.
1 COMMENTS

Safe Kids USA and Johnson & Johnson to Air Webcast on Sports Injuries

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 25th 2011

Watch Video Related to Children's Sports Injuries
Johnson & Johnson are sponsoring a webcast May 2 at 12 p.m., to educate parents of ...Panel will discuss preventable sports injuries in children.
0 COMMENTS

Dr. Mom Shouldn't Be the One Diagnosing Sports Injuries

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 19th 2011

Watch a video on how to avoid children's sports injuries.
Leave it to the real doctors, Dr. Mom! Credit: Corbis Can you move your ...Survey: Parents admit they don't know enough about sports-related injuries.
1 COMMENTS

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

by Elizabeth Humphrey, Posted Apr 15th 2011

There are several steps to take to keep your child safe online. Credit: Getty Images So, you're thinking of setting ...At any age, parents should always preview sites, determining if they provide age-appropriate games.
2 COMMENTS

FollowUs

Flickr RSS

TheTalkies

More Recent Questions: