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Children’s Health

Sports Physical vs. Annual Checkup: Why Your Child Needs Both

Quick Answer: Does a Sports Physical Replace an Annual Checkup? No. A sports physical and an annual checkup are not the same thing. A sports physical determines whether a child or teen can safely participate in...

July 20, 2026

8 min read

Children’s Health

Is It Safe for Kids to Play Outside? What Parents Should Know About Summer Air Quality

If you’ve noticed hazy skies or received an Air Quality Alert on your phone recently, you’re not imagining it. Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires has periodically affected air quality across New York this...

July 16, 2026

3 min read

Children’s Health

Cleft Lip and Palate: What Parents Need to Know

Learning that your baby has a cleft lip, cleft palate or both can bring up many questions and emotions. The good news is that they are among the most common birth differences, and treatment has come a long way. Today...

July 8, 2026

8 min read

little boy with leg hurting being seen by doctor

Children’s Health

Growing Pains or Juvenile Arthritis? What Parents Should Know

Most kids complain about sore legs from time to time. After a busy day of running, jumping and playing, a little ache before bedtime seems totally normal. Often, it is. These aches are commonly called “growing...

July 6, 2026

7 min read

Little girl in emergency department with her mom.

Children’s Health

Pediatric ED vs. General Emergency Department: What Parents Should Know

When your child is sick or hurt, you want fast care from people who understand children. Kids are not just “small adults.” Their bodies are still developing, symptoms can look different than they do in adults and...

June 29, 2026

8 min read

A girl in the emergency room, seeing a doctor for care after hurting herself at a soccer game.

Children’s Health

Keeping Your Child Out of the ER: 8 Essential Safety Tips

Children’s visits to the emergency room are often stressful and concerning for parents. Many of these visits are due to common accidents and health issues that, in some cases, can be prevented. While not every...

June 18, 2026

7 min read

Little girls with helmets on taking a break from riding scooter and bike, drinking a water

Children’s Health

Summer Safety Tips for Families: Navigating the 100 Most Dangerous Days

Summer brings changes in routine, increased travel and more time spent outdoors. It also brings a predictable rise in preventable injuries. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has traditionally been referred...

June 12, 2026

9 min read

Teenage girl sitting on couch having panic attack

Children’s Health Health & Wellness

Panic Attacks in Children and Teens: Signs Parents Should Know

Panic attacks in children and teens can feel sudden, scary and confusing. A child may seem fine one minute and terrified the next. Their heart may race. They may cry, shake or say they cannot breathe or are going to...

June 4, 2026

7 min read

Children’s Health Dermatology

Is It Safe to Use Sunscreen on Babies?

Many parents wonder whether it’s safe to use sunscreen on their babies. Using sunscreen on babies under six months old is generally not recommended. However, protecting a baby’s skin with other safe and effective...

May 22, 2026

4 min read

A young boy at school, sitting alone looking sad with his hand on his head.

Children’s Health

How Can I Tell If My Child Is Depressed?

Mental health challenges in children and teens are more common than many parents realize. Nearly one in five children ages three to 17 has been diagnosed with a mental, emotional or behavioral health condition...

May 20, 2026

7 min read

Topic: Children’s Health

Sports Physical vs. Annual Checkup: Why Your Child Needs Both

Is It Safe for Kids to Play Outside? What Parents Should Know About Summer Air Quality

Cleft Lip and Palate: What Parents Need to Know

Growing Pains or Juvenile Arthritis? What Parents Should Know

Pediatric ED vs. General Emergency Department: What Parents Should Know

Keeping Your Child Out of the ER: 8 Essential Safety Tips

Summer Safety Tips for Families: Navigating the 100 Most Dangerous Days

Panic Attacks in Children and Teens: Signs Parents Should Know

Is It Safe to Use Sunscreen on Babies?

How Can I Tell If My Child Is Depressed?

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