Oct 3, 2023
Does your child care program provide a safe environment for your child?When choosing a child care program, there are many things to consider. But for most parents, one of the top things on a potential provider checklist is to ensure your child will be in a safe environment. A safe environment can include many factors that affect your child's safety and security while being cared for somewhere outside of the home.
Aug 1, 2023
Medicaid Parents: Submit your review when it’s time to renew!If you’re like most people, it probably feels the beginning of COVID-19 was a long time ago. So if you are a parent who received Medicaid benefits, you may have forgotten about annual eligibility reviews. Learn how changes in Medicaid could impact your benefits and the steps to renew.
Jun 6, 2023
What are safe sleep positions during pregnancy?It’s more than just beauty rest. Sleep allows the body to reset and repair itself. Unfortunately, many women have problems sleeping during pregnancy and have vivid dreams or nightmares. Loss of sleep due to fluctuating hormones and anxiety from stress can impact your health in general, especially when pregnant.
Feb 14, 2023
What should caregivers know about hand, foot and mouth disease?Children in child care settings are bound to be exposed to a number of ordinary viruses, from common colds to stomach bugs, in their first few years of life. One of the most common childhood illnesses is hand, foot and mouth disease, a scary-sounding viral infection that can cause painful sores on a child’s hands, feet and mouth.
Jan 24, 2023
What should parents know about melatonin?Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep is a problem with which anywhere from 15 to 25 percent of children or teens struggle. Increased screen time and exposure to ‘blue light,’ along with busy school and sports schedules, can make getting appropriate rest a challenge. In their quest for easier bedtimes or more restful sleep, parents and caregivers sometimes look to melatonin, an over-the-counter dietary supplement, to help. In fact, usage of the supplement is at an all-time high, and Nielson estimates sales of melatonin nearly tripled from 2018 to 2022. Here is what parents should know before they consider giving it to children.
Jan 17, 2023
How can I protect my child from Type 2 diabetes?Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, has historically not been a concern for children or young people in the United States. However, as childhood obesity remains on the rise, a growing number of children–some as young as 10–are now at risk for being diagnosed with the disease.
