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Diseases spread by insects

July 11, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness, Parasites, Right Feature /by Rise and Shine

West Nile virus and Lyme disease are two diseases the can be spread by insects. Here’s how to avoid them.

boy with Down syndrome having fun in the swimming pool

Drowning prevention for kids

July 9, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Physical Activity, Right Highlight, Safety, Spring Safety, Summer Safety /by Rise and Shine

Drowning prevention tips for kids differ with age, but in general, it’s important watch your kids and make sure you teach them about swimming safety.

Here’s what every parent needs to know about mosquitoes

July 5, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Infections and Illness, Parasites, Right Highlight, Safety, Skin, Spring Safety, Summer Safety /by Rise and Shine

Pediatric dermatologist Anna Kirkorian, shares what parents need to be aware of this summer season.

9 ways to support a child with celiac disease

July 2, 2019/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Special Dietary Needs /by Rise and Shine

Shayna Coburn, PhD, shares nine ways parents can help children with celiac disease adopt a gluten-free lifestyle and thrive.

Little boy drinking water from public fountain

Heat-related illness in kids – know the signs

June 27, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, First Aid, Injury and First Aid, Safety, Summer Safety /by Rise and Shine

Kids produce more heat during activities and sweat less, which is why they are more susceptible to heat-related illness, especially on hot, humid days.