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Head Lice Has Entered the Group Chat

Your child has just brought home the letter parents dread to receive – head lice is in their classroom. But we know our readers follow the #smartnotstressed philosophy, so like...

Published on October 11, 2024

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New Choking Guidelines for Children and Infants

In October 2025, the American Heart Association (AHA), in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), released its first major CPR and emergency care update since 2020. One of the most significant...

Published on December 2, 2025

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When a Tug Turns Painful: Understanding Nursemaid’s Elbow in Kids

It can happen in a second; your toddler is playing, swinging, or you’re pulling them from the ground, and suddenly they cry out and refuse to move their arm. If...

Published on October 28, 2025

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Cool, Fast… and Dangerous? The Truth About E-Scooters and E-Bikes for Kids

E-scooters and e-bikes have exploded in popularity in recent years. Once reserved for adult commuters zipping through city streets, these motorized rides are now being marketed to kids as young...

Published on September 9, 2025

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Sunburns and Kids: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Summer Safe

There’s nothing like a sunny summer day to bring out smiles, giggles, and sunscreen bottles. But while sunshine is great for outdoor fun and Vitamin D, it also brings a...

Published on June 30, 2025

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Playground Safety Tips for Summer

Summer is the perfect season for kids to head outdoors, get moving, and enjoy some sunshine. For many families, that means spending time at local playgrounds. Swing sets, slides, monkey...

Published on June 26, 2025

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Campfire and Grill Safety

Hot, hot, hot! The summer’s heating up, and so are the fire-related backyard activities, like bonfires and BBQs. Whether you have curious toddlers or careless teens, fire safety should be...

Published on June 17, 2024

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Shortcuts and Quick Fixes That Could Land You in the ER

I get it: today’s world is crazy busy, and most people’s lives are fast-paced and full of important tasks. The internet is full of advice for ‘life hacks’ and ways...

Published on May 31, 2024

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Healing is a Process: Injury Recovery Advice

When our kids get hurt, all we want to do is shield them from further harm and make them better. We also worry about the time they will take to...

Published on April 15, 2024

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My Child Fell and Hit Their Head; Now What?

If you have a child, and they have a head – chances are good that at some point before they reach adulthood, they will fall and bump it. Although this...

Published on March 18, 2024

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Dressing Children for the Weather – Without the Argument

There’s something pure and exciting about the first smells of spring, isn’t there? The changing of the seasons is a lovely time. It can also cause some trouble for parents...

Published on March 5, 2024