Life comes with guaranteed bumps and bruises. Some you can’t avoid; some help you learn and grow — and there are some hard knocks from which you can and should protect yourself and your children. Knocks to the noggin top that list. The best way to protect your child from a head injury is to […]
It’s officially summer and the staggering statistics are out: In 2020, seven people drowned in the North Carolina surf. The cause of three of them? Rip currents. Wilmington Surf City Fire Chief Allen Wilson reported that by end of May 2020, they “had more rescue calls than all of [the prior] year.” The main reason for […]
When a new baby is on the way, there is typically a lot of excitement and attention from friends and family in the countdown to the much-anticipated day of birth. Then the big day comes, and new parents can suddenly find themselves navigating countless new responsibilities and a rollercoaster of emotions. It can be challenging […]
This school year has been one wild ride as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that you’ve likely seen how your child behaves both in-person and online, you may be wondering if your child needs to be evaluated for additional support. Tantrums, fidgeting, inattention, impulsiveness, bedtime battles — Is this normal for a child, […]
As your baby grows into a toddler, a lot of things change around your house. Your regular safety sweep should be one of those things. Sure, you baby proofed your home before you welcomed your little one into the world, but babies grow up. They become more interested in the world around them, and more […]
Playgrounds are great places for kids to just be kids. However, they can also present hidden dangers if parents aren’t vigilant. In fact, roughly 45 percent of playground-related injuries are due to lack of supervision by adults. Take a look at some of these helpful tips, provided by Safe Kids, and use them to keep your […]
Bonding with a newborn baby after giving birth is one of the most pleasurable parts of infant care. Labor may have been painful or even riddled with complications, but for most moms, all the agony is instantly forgotten once she gets to hold her baby. It’s instinctual for the mother, father and other caregivers to […]
With newborn babies, there’s no shortage of worries. From wondering if they are eating enough, to what’s in that diaper, to childproofing the house, to knowing when to call the doctor — new parents have a lot to think about. And it doesn’t help that some infections in babies can start even before birth, as […]
Recent articles in the news discuss alarming levels of heavy metals in baby food. This has been an ongoing concern for families, as heavy metal exposure can result in moodiness, hearing and vision changes, tremors and poor memory in children. Heavy Metals in Baby Food According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the “low […]
Congenital Heart Disease Facts Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the MOST common birth defect affecting one in 100 babies born in the United States. There are approximately one million children and 1.4 million adults with congenital heart disease living today. In the US, diseases of the heart are the #1 cause of mortality in children, […]
