Emergencies
Here's what you need to know to stay calm in an emergency, common accidents you can avoid, how to make a first-aid kit, and more. Our safety advice is a must-read.
How to Handle Head Injuries
These head injuries can appear way worse -- or much more harmless -- than they are. So take our crash course in what to look for the next time your child hurts herself.
Warning: Essential Oils Are Poisoning More and More Kids
Don't assume just because essential oils are naturally derived they can't cause your child serious harm.
Alarming New Study Finds Opioid Exposure on the Rise Among Young Kids
New research highlights the crucial importance of keeping prescription narcotics away from kids.
Alert! Laundry Detergent Pods Are STILL a Serious Poisoning Threat to Kids
Laundry detergent pods pose a serious poison risk to young kids who may eat them thinking they are candy.
Could You Handle an Emergency? What to Do in 12 Scary Situations
Read this now so you won't panic when you need to save your child in a dangerous or scary situation.
7 Ways to Not Forget Your Child in the Car
Too many children die in hot cars each year. Even if you think you would never forget your child in the car, follow these tips to be 100 percent sure.
Mom's Rescue of Choking Toddler Daughter Caught on Video
After a choking scare, Texas mom Jennifer Hull wants more parents to be prepared.
Why the Rise of E-Cigarettes Is Especially Dangerous for Young Kids
E-cigarette exposure can be more dangerous for kids than exposure to regular cigarettes, according to a new study.
How to Stop a Nosebleed
Learn what to do when your child has a nosebleed. Although bloody noses can be messy, it's easy to staunch the flow with pressure and patience.
In Case of Emergency: 11 Ways to Make the ER Less Stressful
The E.R. can be a bewildering place with loud noises, bright lights, restless kids, and freaked-out parents. Our guide makes it less stressful.
Think Your Child Wouldn't Pick Up a Gun? Think Again.
A terrifying new video will open your eyes to just how easy it could be for your child to get involved in a devastating gun accident.
Opioid Poisonings in Toddlers Are on the Rise: What You Need to Know
The number of children being hospitalized because of prescription opioid poisoning has risen sharply since 1997, especially among toddlers.
Emergency Steps Your Child Should Know
As soon as your child is old enough to learn his numbers, you can prepare him to help during an emergency. Here, the lifesaving lessons to teach.
An Alarming Number of Kids Overdose on Medicine Each Day
A new report is a startling reminder to parents on just how easy it is for kids to overdose on household medications.
How Can Kids Still Be Dying in Hot Cars?
Kids are still dying in hot cars in alarming numbers. And one professor thinks he knows why.
Got Kids Under 5? Lock Up Your Laundry Pods or Risk a Visit to the ER
Young children are four times as likely to end up in the hospital after contact with laundry pod detergent as those exposed to other types of detergent.
Getting Ready for an Emergency
What you really need to be prepared for a possible crisis.
You Won't Believe How Many Kids' Ears Are Injured by Cotton Swabs Every DAY
A new study has found cotton-tip applicators like Q-Tips send 1,000 kids to the emergency room with ear injuries every month--that's 34 kids per day.
Yikes! Lawn Mowers Send 13 Kids to the ER Every Day
A new study highlights the importance of practicing lawn mower safety around kids this summer. We've got five tips for keeping them safe.
Mom's Post Warns About the Dangers of Trampoline Parks for Toddlers
It's a reminder that, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, children under 6 shouldn't use a trampoline.
Terrifying Video Raises Important Point About Pool Safety
When it comes to keeping your kids safe in the pool, you can't possibly be too careful--and a video that's surfaced makes that point loud and clear.
Do You Know When You Should Really Take Your Kids to the ER?
According to new research, many parents don't know how to handle certain urgent medical issues.
Firefighter Comforts Child After Car Accident in Touching Viral Photo: 'This Is Why I Do My Job'
When Captain Chris Blazek of the Chattanooga Fire Department arrived at the scene of a car accident on Saturday, his duties went beyond making sure everyone involved was safe.