lightning over trees

Weathering summer storms

Parents should prepare their families for any disaster that may come their way, including power failures, tornadoes and floods.

Little boy kicking soccer ball with mom

Pesticide safety

Although scary due to the varying time frame of noticeable effects, there are ways to reduce pesticide exposure for your child.

baby drinking from bottle on the beach

Keeping your baby hydrated during summer

Most people know that adults need to drink about eight glasses of water per day, but keeping babies hydrated has some special considerations.

Dr. Kurt Newman with a little girl

Getting the best care for your child

Pediatric surgeon Kurt Newman gives advice on getting the best care for your child.

asthma inhaler

Preventing a summer asthma flare-up

During the summer, higher levels of air pollution, sudden weather shifts and even thunderstorms can trigger asthma symptoms.