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Drowning takes as little as 25 seconds, and can happen in just a few inches of water. When you see a swimming pool, you should proceed with caution...

tags: children , cpr , drowning , pediatrics , swimming , water safety

Healthy Party Snacks for Kids

August 14, 2017

Whether you're throwing a birthday party, cheering on your favorite football team or hosting your child's friends for a sleepover, it's highly...

tags: celebration , healthy snacks , hydration , kids , kids health , nutrition , pediatrics , recipes

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Back to School - What Parents Need to Know

August 8, 2017

The transition back to school can be hard on kids and parents alike. Here's how you can ease it.

tags: back to school , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , routine

Safe Toys for Big Kids

June 9, 2017

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) closely monitors and regulates toys. Any toys made in — or imported into — the United States...

tags: kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , safe toys , safety

Safe Toys for Preschoolers

June 5, 2017

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) closely monitors and regulates toys. Any toys made in -- or imported into -- the United States...

tags: kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , preschool , safe toys , safety

Safe Toys for Toddlers

June 2, 2017

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) closely monitors and regulates toys. Any toys made in — or imported into — the United States...

tags: kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , safe toys , safety , toddlers

Safe Sleep for Infants

May 30, 2017

The American Association of Pediatrics has issued the following guidelines to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and sudden unexpected...

tags: baby , breastfeeding , infant sleep , parenting , pediatrics , safe sleep , sids

Safe Toys for Infants and Babies

May 30, 2017

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) closely monitors and regulates toys. Any toys made in — or imported into — the United States...

tags: baby , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , safe toys , safety

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Top Tips for Choosing Safe Toys

December 8, 2016

Toys are supposed to be fun and are an important part of any child's development. Use this guide to be sure the toys you choose for your kids...

tags: gifts , holiday health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , safe toys , safe toys and gifts month , safety

Staying Safe in Winter

November 10, 2016

Winter Sports Safety Tips

tags: kids , kids safety , kids skiing , kids sledding , kids snowmobiling , parenting , pediatrics , sports , winter safety

Summertime Activities to Develop Motor Skills

November 10, 2016 by EIRMC's Pediatric Therapies Department

Fine motor skills refers to the ability to use the small muscles of the wrists, hands and fingers in conjunction with the eyes.

tags: kids , kids fine motor skills , kids health , kids pediatric therapy , motor skills , ot , parenting , pediatric occupational therapy , pediatric physical therapy , pediatrics , pediatric speech therapy , pediatric therapy , pt

Understanding the Flu in Children

November 10, 2016

Stuffy noses, sore throats and upset tummies are never any fun. But, the flu... it’s in a class all its own.

tags: asthma , child flu , child sick , cough , flu , flu in kids , flu season , flu vaccine , germs , influenza , kids , kids health , kid sick , pediatrics , runny nose

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Youth Suicide: What a Parent Can Do

October 28, 2016

It’s devastating to report, but the CDC Says that suicide is the third leading cause of death for kids ages 10 to 24. According to Dr. John Landers...

tags: bullying , depression , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , safety , sleep problems , suicide , youth