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Three reasons why parents need immunizations, too

Avoiding peanuts may not be necessary for some allergy-prone infants

Children can overdose on marijuana products

Small changes can reduce risk of obesity

FDA: Do not use homeopathic products for asthma

Many choices available for treatment of lice

Don’t use household spoons for liquid medicines

1 teaspoon of caffeine powder equals 25 cups of coffee

Parents’ duty to make call on video games for kids

Safety screens a must for glass-fronted gas fireplaces

Liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes can kill children

Prevention is best medicine for itchy skin condition

Consider child’s age before allowing them to drive ATVs

How to discuss Ebola with your children

Learn the tricks of skateboard, longboard safety

RSV 101: Common virus can cause problems for some young infants

Staying safe on the job: tips to help teen employees

Ominous rain clouds, lightning, high winds and thunder can be scary for many children

Teen drowning can be prevented with safety measures

Doses done right: Read labels before giving pain medicine to children

Not every illness should be treated with antibiotics

Warn teens, preteens about mixing alcohol, caffeine

More than Facebook: Teens use many apps to talk to friends, strangers

Flu season is here: Is your family protected?

Kids with concussions should ease back into school

Don’t overmedicate your child during cold, allergy season

Having trouble paying for diapers? Help is available

What you need to know to prevent a poisonous spider bite

Having trouble paying for diapers? Help is available

Prevent tattoo regret: Tell teens to think before they ink

How to tell the difference between sinus infections and colds

Tips to keep your family safe during a lightning storm

How to prevent your child from drowning

Sunscreen 101: What to look for in sun protection for kids

Cheap, easy-to-find household products put teens at risk

Ban the tan: Using tanning beds can harm your skin, eyes

Sound mind and body: Screening can help adolescents in need

Safe and sound: tips for using infant swings

Inflatable bouncer injuries increasingly common in children

S is for safety in cheerleading!

Silent killer: Don’t let carbon monoxide sneak into your home

Jump on trampoline safety

With prompt action, a knocked-out tooth can be saved

Down on the farm: Don’t let children fall victim to injuries

Rest easy with these bunk bed safety tips

High-powered hazard: Small magnets can cause death if swallowed

Adolescents need some private time with their doctor

Discourage athletes from ‘toughing out’ a concussion

Moms encouraged to breastfeed to protect babies from illness

Determining when your child is ready to stay home alone

Getting outside, eating healthy foods help kids beat winter blues

Simple remedies often best for common colds in young children

Protect your infant from SIDS and other causes of sleep-related deaths

Practice safe swaddling to protect baby’s hips

Common distractions can be deadly for teen drivers

Unpasteurized milk products pose risks to children

Sports drinks vs. energy drinks vs. plain water: What’s best for thirsty kids?

Safety at sea: Precautions help parents protect kids on boats

Making prom memorable: pointers for parents

Teach children to beware of bullies in the cyber-schoolyard

Rules against body checking guard against ice hockey injuries

Wake-up call: Think twice about using a secondhand crib

Keep toy safety at the top of your holiday shopping list

Be safe; use booster seats to upper limits

Strategies for handling an aggressive preschooler

Are you preparing your baby’s bottles correctly?

Is your child ready to wear contact lenses?

Hatch a commonsense approach to removal, treatment of head lice

Talking to your child about serious illness

Make a splash with safe, fun swimming this summer

Internet addiction a real problem for U.S. kids

Ditch the kitchen spoon when measuring kids’ medicine

Reduce deadly choking risks in children

Prepare self, child for smoother surgery

Tipping point: anchor heavy furniture to avoid injury, death

Bunk Beds

‘Thirdhand smoke’ exposure another threat to children

Guidelines for making children’s online experience safer

Protect your child from acetaminophen overdose

School lunches 101: Avoid prepackaged, processed foods

Rolling safely on skateboards, scooters, caster boards

Bug off: Avoid tickborne diseases with these savvy strategies

Dive into swimming safely this summer

What to consider when positioning carseats for toddlers

Check cribs for defects before placing babies back to sleep

Put the brakes on car surfing among teens

Don’t let injuries sideline young athletes

Dress safely on Halloween for a ghoulishly good time

Water is top choice for keeping kids hydrated

Put play on your child’s priority list

Play it safe with home playground equipment

Trampolines unsafe for children at any age

Cook up a recipe for safety in your kitchen

Crib bumpers in the night: a hazard to infants

Take steps to keep kids safe on escalators, elevators

Halloween safety tips for superheroes, ghosts, goblins

Take precautions to keep infections from spreading among athletes

Things to keep in mind when traveling overseas with children

Tread with caution: Inflatable pools pose drowning hazard

Heely shoe users: Take heed of risks

Feeling stressed? Learn to let off steam

Leading by example: Teach children to be positive about food

Safety check can keep your child away from counterfeit drugs

Halloween's most common injuries have nothing to do with candy

Bumpy ride: Shopping carts put kids at risk

Hot tips for keeping your child safe from summer rays