Pediatrician using otoscope on baby

Why do children need ear tubes?

Ear tubes are one of the most common procedures that a child may need to reduce ear infections and optimize their listening skills.

little boy eating tomatoes

How to reduce choking hazards

Common choking hazards include round foods, toys with small parts and toy foods that look like something that could be eaten.

Why it’s dangerous for babies to sleep on sofas

In a study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers found a strong association between sleeping on sofas and infant deaths.

kid in bed with headache

How to treat your child’s headaches

Headaches can usually be treated at home with rest, quiet, plenty of fluids and over-the-counter pain relievers.

Turkey dinner

The truth about tryptophan and turkey

The sleepiness people feel after their Thanksgiving meal is more likely due to the heavy intake of food, especially carbohydrates.