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  • When Does a Cut Need Stitches? for Parents


    It's important to know when a cut might need medical care or even a few stitches. Here's what to look for.

  • First Aid: Choking for Parents


    Choking can be a life-threatening emergency. Follow these steps if your child is choking.

  • Surgery for Tear Duct Blockage for Parents


    Blocked tear ducts are a fairly common problem in infants. Sometimes surgery is done to treat them.

  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Parents


    Diabetic ketoacidosis happens when the body uses fat for energy instead of sugar. People with diabetes can get it if their blood sugar levels are too high for too long and they don’t have enough insulin in their system.

  • What to Do About Cuts for Parents


    Most cuts can be safely treated at home. But deeper cuts - or any wounds that won't stop bleeding - need emergency medical treatment.

  • What to Do About a Fever (High Temperature) for Parents


    Fevers are usually not cause for alarm — they're the body's way of fighting infection. Here's what to do if your child has a fever.

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in Babies for Parents


    When babies have reflux, they spit up. Often, this happens after a feeding. Some simple feeding changes can help most babies with reflux spit up less.

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in Kids and Teens for Parents


    When symptoms of heartburn or acid indigestion happen a lot, it could be gastroesophageal reflux (GER). And it can be a problem for kids.

  • Hib Disease (Haemophilus Influenzae Type b) for Parents


    Hib disease can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and pneumonia. To protect kids from this bacterial infection, they should receive the Hib vaccine as infants.

  • COVID-19: What to Do if Your Child Is Sick for Parents


    There's still much to learn about COVID-19. Still, parents wonder what to do if their child gets sick during the pandemic. Here's what doctors say to do if your child has coronavirus symptoms.