Baby Sign Language
Most babies voice their first word around a year, but they can learn to sign around 9 to 10 months. More >>
Children and Lyme Disease
In the early stages, Lyme Disease mimics many other flu-like illnesses. Fatigue, fever and aching joints could be Lyme or many other conditions. More >>
Tummy Aches
Belly aches can be associated with food, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, an infection, appendicitis or stress. More >>
Toddlers between ages one and five should be sleeping through the night. Their restless sleep may be a symptom of sleep apnea. More >>
Why Learn CPR
In sudden cardiac arrest, a person's chance for survival decreases by 10 percent every minute without CPR and defibrillation. More >>
Ipecac and Poisoning
The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that parents discontinue the use of ipecac and now recommend that you call the Poison Control Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. More >>
Secondhand Smoke
Children with a particular gene who lived with a smoker are four times more likely to develop lower respiratory infections. More >>
Antibacterial Soap
An FDA panel has confirmed the use of antibacterial soap is no better than plain hand soap to reduce infectious disease. More >>
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) expanded its recommendations made in 1992. There are three things you need to know. More >>
Teen Diabetes
If your teenager has diabetes, you may feel scared and nervous, because the disease requires daily attention and management and can result in serious consequences. More >>
Childhood Asthma
Controlling asthma means that your child will be able to play sports and will be able to keep "attacks" under control.
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First Gynecologic Exam
We recommend your daughter have her first exam at least age 18 or when she becomes sexually active. A gynecologist or nurse practitioner can care for your daughter. More >>
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. Instead of the spine being straight it assumes an “S” shape. More >>
Kids and Cartoons
Cartoons can contain violence, fighting, sexual content and disrespectful, risky or aggressive behavior. More >>
TV and Childhood Obesity
Watching TV encourages mindless eating. Some children get so full during TV time that they can't eat dinner. More >>
Children in Auto Accidents
If your child lost consciousness, even briefly, or if she is bleeding or bruised, it’s best to call an ambulance. More >>
Teen Depression Symptoms
Depressed young people are more likely to be irritable than sad, and the other telltale symptom is a loss of interest in favorite pastimes. More >>
Preventing Poisoning
Children most often find pills or bottles left out on a nightstand, in a purse or in a drawer at home. More >>
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Humira has been successfully used in adults with rheumatoid arthritis, but the FDA has not yet approved it for children. More >>
Immunization Schedules
Every year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention change the guidelines because of new research. More >>
Care Without Insurance
If your child is hurt and you have no insurance, go to a Lehigh Valley Health Network emergency room. We treat all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. More >>
Auto-immune Diseases
An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system mistakes healthy cells for harmful invaders and attacks them. More >>
Flu Vaccine
If you want to reduce your chance of getting the flu, you should get vaccinated. More >>
Children Taking Medicine
If your child spits out medicine, you can try a number of remedies. More >>
Asthma Inhalers
Newer inhaler options give better flexibility in how the medicine is delivered and the type of medicines you can use. More >>
Children's Ulcers
Ulcers occur rarely in children. Gastritis is much more common. More >>
Reflux Disease in Children
Babies, children and teens can have reflux disease, although it is much more common in adults. More >>
