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Poison Prevention Home Tour: How to Keep Your Home Safe (00:02:48)
As any parent will tell you, children are a curious bunch, and that curiosity can sometimes spell danger. In this brief, 3-minute video, Seattle Children's Emergency Department doctor Suzan Mazor, MD, teaches parents how to keep their home poison-free and reduce the chances of their child suffering an accidental poisoning.
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Treating Minor Childhood Injuries (00:02:27)
Seattle Children's Emergency Department doctor Suzan Mazor, MD, shows parents how to take care of a minor burn, bee sting or sprain.
Use this easy, three-point check as a quick way to test for a proper helmet fit: 1. Eyes: Helmet sits level on your child's ... cont.
It's a beautiful day — the sun is shining, the birds are chirping. What could be more perfect than a bike ride? But wait! ... cont.
Would you know what to do if a fire started in your home? Would your kids? Take the time now ... cont.
From overly hot faucets to tipped-over coffee cups, burns are a potential hazard in every ... cont.
Research has shown that one in five teens will go through a period of major depression by the time they are 18 years of age. ... cont.
Many toys are made with safety in mind, but no toy is 100% safe. Toys that break or are misused can become dangerous. Follow ... cont.
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Posted on: August 31, 2010
I returned home from the mountains yesterday. We spent the majority of the weekend in a cabin with my brother’s family, my mom, and our dog Luna. There was sunshine. A ...
Making Healthy Smiles for a Lifetime
This short video provides educational information for parents to prepare for their child's very first dental appointment. Parents will learn what to expect at the appointment, how to care for their child's teeth and gums and how oral health is connected to overall health.
New Research: Menus with Calorie Information Lead to Better Food Choices for Children
Dr. Pooja Tandon discusses study findings about how nutritional menu labeling in fast-food restaurants helps parents to make healthier meal choices for young children. Food selection tips are also provided.
Pack Your Child's Lunchbox with Healthy Foods
Dr. Rich Molteni offers advice to encourage healthy eating habits in children.
Positional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome) and Developmental Delay
Matt Speltz, PhD, discusses study findings about how positional plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) in young babies may be associated with some level of developmental delay, and provides helpful information for parents.
Why does my child need immunizations? Immunizations (vaccines) prevent harmful diseases that can make children very sick, ... cont.
The flu season is from November to April, with most cases occurring between late December and early March, but the vaccine ... cont.
Scratch scratch. Scratch. Your head is feeling really itchy. Could it be lice? If so, ... cont.
Buying lunch at school may be the first time kids get to call the shots on which foods they'll eat. Luckily, school lunches ... cont.
Depression is the most common mental health problem in the United States. Each year it affects 17 million people of all age ... cont.
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