Heads up, kids — especially on your way to and from school. Pedestrian deaths are on the rise nationwide, and according to a new study, the biggest increase is in school zones. Safe Kids Louisville, a coalition led by Norton Children’s Hospital dedicated to preventing injuries in children, is a partner with Safe Kids Worldwide,…
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics has shown that kids using electronic devices such as smart phones and tablets at bedtime are more than twice as likely to not get the sleep they need. And keeping the devices in the bedroom can also affect sleep, as children in the study were 50 percent more…
Hoping to make your kids’ Halloween costumes worthy of oohs and ahhs? Take an easier route than the one we took last year. Minutes after a neighbor gave my 5-year-old a glow stick, I hear Cooper let out an epic scream. I look down and see the scariest Little Lumberjack EVER. Cooper’s mouth and clothes…
Keeping our children safe is priority No. 1 for most parents. But keeping them happy and comfortable is a priority, too. So when kids grow big enough that you think it’s time to switch their car seat from rear- to forward-facing, stop a second before you make the switch. In the event of a car…
The most talked about danger for trick-or-treaters is getting hit by a car. But most injuries on Halloween night involve falls. The culprit: costumes. “Each year thousands of kids spend Halloween night in emergency rooms — and many times it’s because of an issue with their costumes,” said Erika Janes, R.N., child safety advocate for…
When picking out a Halloween costume for your children, you’re probably focused on finding your child’s favorite superhero or princess. But what you might forget to check is the label. Many of them say “Keep away from flames.” It’s a warning to take seriously. Since 1980, dozens of children have suffered severe burns involving Halloween…
Can I just say that I fully expect my son, Connor, to win the Nobel Peace Prize one day? He has been reading since he was 3 and, for a 6-year-old, we think he’s pretty mature. But last week, he proved that anyone young enough to be completely absorbed by two rubber dinosaurs at play…
It’s been a year since Kentucky got tough on vehicle booster seats, passing a law that states: Any child under 40 inches tall must be in a child or infant seat. Any child younger than age 8 and between 40 and 57 inches must be secured in a booster seat. All children over age…
If you’ve ever had acute bronchitis, this story will sound familiar. Even if you’ve never had bronchitis, reading this may help you gain some helpful insights about the use of steroids in treating common medical issues. Late on a recent Friday evening I felt a bit congested, and my throat had a familiar tickle. “Oh…
Is your body different now than when you were a teenager? Mine certainly is. A slowing metabolism, longer recovery time, and more aches and pains all come with being an active adult. We know that nutrition plays a key role in staying healthy at any age. Some nutritional needs — such as eating fruits and…
Parents, brace yourselves: The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new policy statement recommending against the use of the flu nasal spray vaccine. This means your child can expect a flu shot this fall. Why? Over the past three flu seasons, the nasal spray vaccine failed to protect against some of the most prominent…
Who doesn’t look forward to fall— cooler days, school activities and countless ways to enjoy the outdoors. The last thing your child needs during this busy time of year is an asthma attack. Unfortunately, the beginning of fall marks the most dangerous time for children with allergy-induced asthma. In fact, the largest number of hospitalizations…