Whether your child has celiac disease, a wheat allergy, or a gluten sensitivity, there are an increasing number of gluten-free and gluten-friendly products on the market for families to choose from today. Follow these 7 tips to make your next grocery shopping trip a breeze. Read the Labels In the United States, all food products…

Food allergies are becoming an increasingly common issue in babies and young children today. Allergies are an overaction of the body’s immune system to a suspected foreign intruder. Food allergies can cause minor symptoms such as a diaper rash or can cause a serious and potentially life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. Kids who suffer from…

Summer is a common time for breakouts, rashes, and flare-ups of preexisting skin conditions. Summertime skin rashes can be caused or exacerbated by heat, sweat, insects, and UV rays. If your child has allergies or preexisting skin conditions, they may be especially susceptible to developing summertime skin rashes. Likewise, babies may experience more summertime rashes…

Intellectual disability (or ID) is an umbrella term used to describe a condition where the individual is experiencing certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills. These limitations can include learning, communication, and social skills and can cause issues with a child’s education and development. While the effects of ID on your child’s education can be…

Rabies is a deadly virus that attacks the nerves and brain of its victims. It is crucial that any potential rabies infections are identified and treated early on before the disease has a chance to set in. For this reason, the prevention of rabies is extremely critical, even in countries like the United States, where…