Backpack Safety: How Much Is Too Much for Kids?
By Suzanne Kletch, DPT, CFS, Aurora Health Care When kids go back to school, it’s an ideal time for parents and students to remember the importance of backpack safety. [...]
8 Ways to Reduce the Risks of Birth Defects
By: Anna J. Igler, MD, Aurora Bay Area Medical Group Did you know one in every 33 children born in America will have a birth defect? That’s one baby [...]
Lyme Disease in Children
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Lyme disease is caused by an infection from a tick bite. When the bite occurs, [...]
Container Babies
By: Aimee Erb-Jirovec, MS OTR/L What does “container baby” mean? “Container baby” is a fairly new term used to describe a phenomenon in which young children are spending increasing [...]
When your Child has a Peanut Allergy
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center According to the Mayo Clinic, a peanut allergy is one of the most common causes [...]
Anaphylaxis
Written by: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children's Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children's Center Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can happen very suddenly and must be [...]
Normal Vs. Abnormal Sexual Behavior for a 0-5 Year Old Child
During the early years of life, children become aware of and explore their bodies including their private parts. It is important to understand the difference between developmental exploration and [...]
Being Physically Active Together as a Family
Today, nearly 1 in 3 children (ages 2 - 17) are overweight or obese. This is causing children to experience an increase in health problems, such as type 2 [...]