The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has teamed with the AARP to offer tips and suggestions to parents who are shopping for toys for their children, or will be helping their children open presents during the holidays.
Latest Additions - Health and Wellness
Toy Hazards For Parents Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:49 am
Caution On Fluoride For Infants Thu Dec 7, 2006 12:25 am
If your drinking water is fluoridated, think twice before allowing your infant to ingest it, according to the American Dental Association.
Tamiflu Alert Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:10 am
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert for children who may be taking Tamiflu.
Smoke Exposure and Surgery Complications Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:54 pm
Check this out if your child is or has been exposed to secondhand smoke.
Preschoolers with ADHD Sat Oct 21, 2006 12:25 am
The National Institutes of Health released a report indicating that preschoolers with ADHD can benefit from low doses of Ritalin, but that they need to be closely monitored.
We're going pink for October Tue Oct 3, 2006 3:19 pm
During October a number of sites are going pink to show support for breast cancer research. More info at pinkforoctober.org.
Eat Those Veggies - And A Few Pesticides Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:10 pm
Some fruits and vegetables have been found to contain high levels of pesticides, and it is recommended that these shopping cart items be organic.
Alternative Thoughts On Lice Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:01 pm
When we were young, kids with lice were kept out of school until they were treated. Some health care professionals have other thoughts on how this situation should be handled.
Kids Take On Mom's Dieting Habits Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:13 pm
In the midst of protecting our kids against childhood obesity, we need to also be careful about our own dieting behaviors. Here’s a hint - they copy us.
Is Your Playground Safe? Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:31 pm
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there are nearly 200,000 playground accidents requiring emergency room visits each year. Here are some tips for making sure your next playground visit is a safe one.
