Steps to take for a successful back-to-school transition
Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s National Health System, shares tips on how to make returning to a school routine easier on your child.
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Winter sports safety tips
Winter sports can be dangerous, but with these winter sports safety tips you can prepare your young athlete and avoid injury.
Diabetic ketoacidosis — what you need to know
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of uncontrolled diabetes that results from a lack of insulin and causes high levels of ketones.
What you need to know about concussions in children
A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that happens when there is a blow, bump or jolt to the head that makes the brain move back and forth with a lot of force.
Heat-related illnesses
Children produce more heat during activities and sweat less, which is why they are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses, especially on hot, humid days.
