Side by Side Virginia was established in 1991 and provides a lifeline for LGBTQ youth ages eleven to twenty in Richmond.
Browsing: Children’s Health
In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month (August), Planned Parenthood is encouraging parents to get their children, both boys and girls aged 11-12, vaccinated for the human papillomavirus (HPV). The…
Grandma swaddles. Aunt Lisa says no. Where are the experts on swaddling?
For most of us, there’s no shortage of wonder as to how far (and how quickly) technology has advanced since our own childhoods. Today, there isn’t an element of a…
Allergy season is back, and it’s being predicted as another miserable year for the “wheezes and sneezes.” Kids of all ages – from babies to teens – are vulnerable to…
Most people have experienced acne to some degree, whether it’s an occasional pimple, or full-blown breakouts with cysts and lesions. If you suffered from acne as a teenager, you know…
Preventing child abuse is everyone’s duty! Here’s what to look out for and how to respond in complicated situations.
Lice and what to do about it!
Symptoms of strep throat include sudden onset of a sore throat, fever, difficulty swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes. And it’s super common in kids.
While fun and festive, holiday decorations can pose numerous safety risks to small children. Louie Delaware, the Home Safety Guru®, points out ten things you can do to deck your own…
Hanover Insurance has developed a list of safety tips for using child restraint systems properly. While these lists contain some standard (but admittedly important) tips, Hanover has included a few…
With teen depression on the rise, it’s important to know how to spot the symptoms and find teens the help they need.