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.

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Why you should wash your hands

Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of illness and infection.

girl helping out at soup kitchen

Giving back: how to raise kind and charitable kids

Expert Natalie Silverstein, MPH, talks about why it might be easier than you think to incorporate giving into your already busy life.

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Smartphones: How to Set Limits and Bring Peace to Your Home

This episode of “The Parent Pep Talk,” podcast covers the basics of smartphones and kids, from how to introduce your children to a smartphone to what to do if screen time is getting out of control.