Are children at risk? Recent media attention has brought light on cadmium exposure in young children.  Cadmium, a natural element in the earth's crust is found nearly everywhere in nature.  According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, a division...

Another child in my son’s daycare is sick with RSV, what is this and will my child get sick? Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV is a highly contagious, common virus that causes infection of the respiratory tract. This virus is most prevalent during the winter months;...

My child just started walking, do they need shoes? Up until the time when they start walking, shoes can be thought of as merely fashion accessories.  While they can help to provide warmth to your child’s feet, socks are best for keeping feet warm.  The age which...

Does honey work as a treatment for cough in children? There are any number of home remedies for treating a child who is coughing.   Usually, these include an old family secret concocted by a grandmother who believes in its effectiveness to cure a nagging cough that...