#ChildrensHospitalsWeek to Begin March 18, 2019
Awareness week encourages support for Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
To shine a light on the importance of children’s hospitals and how donations help kids get the best care when they need it,...
The Hidden Dangers of Talcum Powder: What Every Parent Should Know
Talc-based powders have filled the shelves of convenience stores for years. For generations, parents have depended on these products to prevent infants and children from developing dry skin or rashes. However, what was once...
Understanding and Avoiding Toy Safety Hazards
There’s nothing more memorable than watching the delight and surprise on a child’s face when a new toy is unwrapped for a holiday celebration. However, if that gift doesn’t suit the age and ability...
Cheers to a Healthy Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, so too does the season of runny noses, wheezing and a cacophony of coughing coming into my office. Each year we see a smattering of illness in the fall. ...
More of Something Special: A Range of Pediatric Specialties at Bon Secours St....
Any Richmond mom will tell you that there’s something special about those who choose to become a pediatrician—a field where the patients may be smaller in size, but the need to deliver compassionate care...
What Smartphone Use Right Before Bed Does to a Child’s Brain
Smartphone use before sleep isn’t a good idea for anyone -- least of all children. In fact, this habit can be especially harmful for children, who may be more susceptible to the effects of...
Preparing for Successful Breastfeeding
A pregnancy brings a lot of anticipation and excitement. There are many decisions and preparations to be made as you welcome your new baby. One of the most important decisions that you make will...
9 Essential Summer Safety Tips From An RN
There are few things that go better together than kids and summertime. Long, sunscreen-scented days at the pool or beach. Humid evenings full of fireflies. Sticky chunks of watermelon on porch swings. Dewy grass...
5 Things for Parents to Know about Emergency Care
Here’s the bad news: Emergencies happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year—even for the most cautious and well-prepared of parents. The good news? Emergency care is always available at...
Childhood Friendships Foster Fun and Good Mental Health
The ability to make friends, keep friends and nurture these relationships over time is a good reflection of how well a person will thrive later in life – socially, emotionally and academically. Learning the...
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