HomeHealth and Safety

Health and Safety

When it’s time for booster seats

Q: My child has outgrown the car seat but doesn't seem ready for a regular seat belt. Is there something else I should use?...

Talking with children about mental illness

Q: How should I talk with my child about mental illness? Parents often ignore or neglect this topic for several reasons, according to clinical psychologist...

Understanding scoliosis

I was 19 years old, sitting in an examining room at Student Health feeling miserable, trying to focus on the chest x-rays on the...

Q&A: Foot problems

Q: We know a family whose children always seem to have foot problems. Is this something most families will deal with at some point?...

The Longest Labor: High-risk pregnancy

"I'm putting you in the hospital," Dr. John Elliott said as he walked into the examining room that September af­ternoon. I was 22 weeks pregnant...

Party Articles

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated...