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“Over-the-counter” (OTC) means you can buy the medicine without a doctor’s prescription. This doesn’t mean that OTCs are harmless. Like prescription medicines, OTCs can be dangerous if not taken the right way. Talk with your child’s doctor before giving your child any medicine, especially the first

Swimming and playing in water can give your child much pleasure and good exercise. But you must take steps to prevent your child from drowning.

Many children’s medicines come in liquid form. Liquid medicines are easier to swallow than pills. But they must be used the right way.

If you choose to have a home trampoline, the AAP recommends the following safety precautions: adult supervision at all times, only one jumper on the trampoline at a time, and no somersaults should be performed. Also, trampolines should have adequate protective padding that is in good condition and appropriately

A young passenger on an adult’s bike makes the bike unstable and increases the braking time.

Have your children wear helmets as soon as they start to ride tricycles and if they are a passenger on the back of an adult’s bike. If they learn to wear helmets whenever they ride tricycles and bikes, it becomes a habit for a lifetime. It’s never too late, however, to get your children into […]

Some parents may not be comfortable talking with their children about sex and sexuality. However, if children aren’t getting the facts about sex and sexuality from their parents, they could be getting incorrect information from their friends or the media. Here is information from the American Academy

TV violence needs to be taken seriously. TV violence can, and does, lead to real-life violence. You can reduce your child’s exposure to TV violence.

When a child receives his or her first tricycle or bicycle, a lifelong pattern of vehicle operation is begun. A bike is not just a toy, but a vehicle that is a speedy means of transportation, subject to the same laws as motor vehicles.

Tips and ideas for fire protection.

Many parents have questions about their children’s prescription medicines. Labels can be hard to read and understand. But it’s important to give medicines the right way for your child’s health and safety.

Each year, about 200,000 children get hurt on playground equipment with injuries serious enough to need treatment in the emergency department. About 15 children die each year from playground injuries. While many of these injuries happen on home equipment, most occur at school and public playgrounds.

A swimming pool can be very dangerous for children. If possible, do not put a swimming pool in your yard until your children are older than 5 years. Help protect your children from drowning by doing the following:

Pets are found in millions of American homes. If you don’t already own a pet, at some point your child may ask for one. If you already own a pet, your child may want another one. So how do you decide?

If your family enjoys boating, sailing, canoeing, and using personal watercraft on lakes, rivers, and streams, be sure your children wear the correct life jackets. If you do, they will be able to take part in these activities more safely.