Safety for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters
Wednesday October 29, 2003
As Halloween approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is providing tips to prevent injuries to trick- or-treaters.
"We encourage everyone who celebrates Halloween to use our safety ... Read More
Kids Growth Chart Percentiles Calculator
Monday October 27, 2003
How well is your child growing?
Want to see where your kids are on the growth charts?
Percentiles Calculator for Young Children - birth to age 3
New! Percentiles Calculator for ... Read More
Day Light Savings Time
Sunday October 26, 2003
Did you set your clocks back this morning? If you didn't, I'm sure you will get to it eventually...
What are you going to do with your 'extra' hour? ... Read More
Children's Growth Chart Percentiles Calculator
Wednesday October 22, 2003
How well is your child growing?Enter your child's weight, height and/or head circumference and their age and see what percentile they are on the US growth charts: Calculate Your Child's ... Read More
How do I protect my kids from lead poisoning?
Monday October 20, 2003
October 19-25 is National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and it is a good time to consider whether or not your kids are at risk for lead poisoning and what ... Read More
Influenza Vaccine Recall Rumors
Sunday October 19, 2003
Is there really a "contaminated" lot of flu vaccine which has been recalled by the FDA?
Sounds scary, but no, it is just a rumor. The FDA and CDC state ... Read More
Healthier Fast Food
Friday October 17, 2003
Looking for healthier fast food? Pizza Hut is introducing a new "Fit 'N Delicious" pizza, with smaller slices, less cheese, more tomato sauce, and more vegetables and lean meats ... Read More
National School Lunch Week
Monday October 13, 2003
What do your kids eat for lunch at school?
Although your kids may be eating well if they eat a balanced meal prepared in the school cafeteria or if you pack ... Read More
National Adult Immunization Awareness Week
Sunday October 12, 2003
This year's National Adult Immunization Awareness Week (NAIAW) will be October 13-19. NAIAW highlights the influenza vaccination season, which typically begins in early fall of each year. NAIAW emphasizes ... Read More
Parenting Style Quiz
Friday October 10, 2003
Take our parenting style quiz to see what kind of parent you are. Are you permissive, authoritative or authoritarian? { Take the Quiz! }
National Depression Screening Day
Thursday October 9, 2003
Depression is a common and under-recognized problem in children and adolescents and is thought to affect up to 5% of children. Untreated, depression can cause problems at home, school and ... Read More
Fire Prevention Week
Sunday October 5, 2003
This week is Fire Prevention Week and it is a good time to learn more about Fire Safety. The theme of this year's campaign is "When Fire Strikes: Get Out! ... Read More
October Health Awareness
Friday October 3, 2003
Read about October 2003 health observances promoting awareness of battery safety, celiac sprue, domestic violence, family health, health literacy, brain injuries, breast cancer, dental hygeine, sexuality education, lupus, spina bifida, ... Read More
Child Health and Parenting Information
Wednesday October 1, 2003
Searching for health and parenting information on the internet can sometimes be difficult. Even with a search engine like Google, it is sometimes hard to know where the information ... Read More