The dangers of button batteries
When swallowed, button batteries pose a high risk for injury and complications, including death, because of the chemical reaction they can cause in the esophagus, or food pipe.
When to take your child to the emergency department
Here’s the difference between a medical emergency and medical urgency and advice on when to go to the emergency department.
Creating a family travel first aid kit
Wherever you go and however you travel, it’s important to bring a first aid kit with you in case of emergencies. Here are some suggestions for what to pack in your family’s travel first aid kit.
Is my child too sick for school?
It’s often hard to draw a line on when to send your kid to school and when to keep them home if they aren’t feeling well.
Can a gluten-free/casein-free diet improve autism symptoms?
A look at the pros and cons of the most popular dietary program pursued by parents for their autistic children: the gluten-free/casein-free diet.