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Fire exit sign with flames

What to do when there’s a fire

October 15, 2018/0 Comments/in Household Risks, Infants, Right Feature, Safety, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Learn more about how to practice and prepare for a fire emergency in your home.

little girl getting a checkup

Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit

October 12, 2018/0 Comments/in Autism, Check-ups, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Infants, Neurological, Parenting, Procedures, Right Feature, School Aged, Stress and Anxiety, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Our Autism Behavioral Communications support team shares some tips to ensure your child has a positive experience.

Baby girl eating raw food

Q&A: How can I feed my baby solid foods without risking choking?

October 9, 2018/in Development, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Food Safety, Healthy Eating, Infant, Infants, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Toddler, Toddlers /by Children's National

Dr. Lauren Rechtman explains that when you feed a baby solid foods, you should break them up into small pieces and stick with soft foods.

A child with epilepsy during a seizure

Seizure first aid and safety

October 8, 2018/0 Comments/in Diseases and Conditions, First Aid, Infants, Injury and First Aid, Neurological, Right Feature, School Aged, Sleep, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

A few simple actions can make a huge difference in someone experiencing a seizure.

boy eating sandwich at school with other kids

How to pack your kids a healthy and tasty school lunch

October 3, 2018/0 Comments/in Back to School, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Infants, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Packing a healthy and tasty school lunch can seem like a daunting task. Try using the MyPlate method, developed by USDA.