Many parents wonder if they should be concerned about their kids’ heart health. They assume children are too young to understand what it takes to maintain a healthy heart, and there will be time to address that issue as their children grow.
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Children’s safety is a top priority, and learning how to keep your home safe is essential. One aspect of home safety is keeping kids out of dangerous things they could ingest. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, poisoning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death among children ages 1 to 19 years. Though you
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A broken bone can be scary for both parents and children the first time it occurs. However, broken bones are common childhood injuries, and the good news is that they heal much faster than broken bones in adults. Partial or complete breaks can happen to any bone in the body. While some can be difficult
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When it comes to reading books, there are countless benefits for children. Books help kids with cognitive and language development, listening skills, social development, imagination, and academics just to name a few. Reading even builds new brain connections for children. Put aside the TV and video games. Instead, encourage your children to cozy up to
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Your toddler is finally on their feet! It’s an exciting time, but it can also be a scary time for parents. Falling is a natural part of childhood, as children begin to learn to walk and explore their surroundings. Frequent falls occur between the ages of 1 and 3 years and are the most common
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It’s time for some fall fun! Teams at Pediatric Associates of Franklin have created these amazing pumpkins to celebrate the season. Now we need your help! Pick your favorite pumpkin in our annual PAF Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Starting now until October 30th, you can vote for your favorite pumpkin by clicking ‘LIKE’ on the pumpkin
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You have a large number of responsibilities around the house. Once your kids reach a certain age, it’s natural to begin wondering if re-assigning some of them could prove to not only relieve some of the pressure on you but help your kids develop essential skills. Fortunately, the majority of research – along with our
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Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial infection that occurs most commonly in infants and school-age children. It results in blisters or sores on the face and body, especially on the nose, mouth, hands, forearms, and legs, as well as the diaper area in young children. This infection is caused by exposure to either group A
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