13-18 years Archives

Supporting your child with autism during the pandemic winter

Here are some ways to support your family’s emotional health by staying active, working on independence and advocating for (new) school supports.

arm with taped with patch with red heart after giving blood

Can I donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine?

January 25, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Family life, Family Life, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Yes, you can still donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine. There is no waiting period but make sure you are feeling well.

Winter safety tips from Safe Kids DC

January 21, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Right Highlight, Safety, Winter Safety/by Rise and Shine

The Safe Kids DC team has a few winter safety tips to keep the children in your life safe outside, in the car and at home!

Does my child really have a penicillin allergy?

January 20, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Less than 10% of all people who report a penicillin allergy are truly allergic. Of those who are truly allergic to penicillin, over 80% will lose their allergic tendency over a period of ten years.

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of pediatric pain medicine!

January 13, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Injuries, Diseases and Conditions, Injury and First Aid, Neurological, Pain, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

How much do you know about pain and pediatric pain medicine? Take our quiz and find out!