Health & Nutrition

Find advice on how to manage doctor visits and hospital stays, learn how to teach self-feeding skills and discover new medical treatments and research opportunities for children who are blind

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Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment

Neuralink Announces Plans to Restore Sight to the Blind with Brain Chip

Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has announced plans to begin human trials of its new “Blindsight” brain chip by the end of 2025.

Cute Caucasian little naked toddler baby girl sitting on towel after bathing and wipe body dry while young.

Health & Nutrition

Can Baby Skin Care Products Expire?

Is that forgotten tube of diaper rash cream still safe to use? Learn more about the expiration dates of popular skin care products for infants.

A Family in Winter Clothes Walking on a Snow-Covered Ground near the Tree Branches

Health & Nutrition

Boosting Immunity in Kids: 3 Tips for a Healthy Winter

Parents can help boost their kids’ immunity during cold and flu season by maintaining healthy eating, sleeping, and exercising habits in the winter.

Baby lies on the bed with his head turned to the side and his mouth open.

Health & Nutrition

Flat Head Syndrome and Torticollis: What You Should Know

Torticollis, or tight muscles in the neck, may cause your baby to have a flat spot on their head that needs to be assessed and treated by a physician.

otolaryngologist checking babys ear with otoscope.

Communication, Health & Nutrition

Recurrent Ear Infections and Their Impact on Speech/Language Development

Learn more about the relationship between recurrent ear infections and their potential effect on speech and language development.

Cute little children eating food at daycare centre.

Health & Nutrition

Essential Nutrients for Growing Kids

Encourage your child to sample a variety of foods to discover new favorites and meet nutritional needs with these essential nutrients for growing kids.

Mother and daughter looking at tablet.

Eye Conditions and Syndromes

Does Screen Time Affect Kids’ Vision?

Too much screen time can affect kids’ vision by causing eye strain, blurred vision, dry eyes, and even nearsightedness in children and adolescents.

Mother comforts her crying newborn baby at home.

Health & Nutrition

3 Infant First Aid Essentials All Parents Should Know

You don’t have to be a medical professional to be able to give first aid! Learn how to respond to common childhood conditions and injuries here.

Happy mother changing the diaper of her baby at home on a changing table.

Health & Nutrition

Baby Skin Care: 5 Tips for Preventing Rashes and Irritation

Using unscented soaps and detergents, keeping your baby’s skin dry, and choosing moisturizer carefully will protect your baby skin.

A Boy on the Beach

Health & Nutrition

Sun Safety for Kids: 4 Tips for a Safe & Fun Summer

Get ready to soak up some rays safely this summer! Learn how to provide sun exposure protection for your child beyond sunscreen and sunglasses.

A mother helping son to blow a nose in a park.

Health & Nutrition

5 Most Common Childhood Illnesses (And What To Do About Them)

Colds? Flu? Stomach bugs? Learn about common childhood illnesses and what you can do to help your child feel better.

Girl eating white pills medicine tablet and drink glass of water.

Health & Nutrition

Making Medicine Manageable: Teaching Kids To Swallow Pills

Teaching your child how to swallow a pill is an important skill as they grow older. Find out how to do it here.

A tiny premature baby girl being fed by bottle by her mother.

Feeding and Eating, Special Needs

Feeding Therapy Approaches for Infants with Special Needs

Many children with special needs have feeding difficulties. Working with a speech therapist, being patient, and experimenting with textures can help.

A mother helping son to blow a nose in a park.

Health & Nutrition

5 Tips for Managing Spring Allergies in Kids

Spring allergies can cause uncomfortable symptoms. The best way to navigate allergies in kids is to identify triggers and avoid exposure.

Doctor giving the child new glasses for her vision.

Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Support, Visual Impairment

Coping with a Diagnosis: Emotional Support for Families with Visually Impaired Children

Families with emotional support are more resilient. Learn how to establish emotional support with peers, professionals, and the community to help your family thrive.