Health and Safety, Parenting
Fast Facts In 2022, 599 child passengers ages 12 and younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S.,1 and more than 106,000 were injured.2 Of the children who were killed in a crash, 35 were not buckled up.1 Keep reading: Risk Factors for Child Passengers...
Health and Safety, Parenting
Be prepared for winter weather Prepare for winter storms by planning ahead, getting supplies, and getting your home and car ready. During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring cold temperatures,...
Health and Safety, Parenting
Prevention steps and strategies Clean: wash your hands and surfaces often. Germs that cause food poisoning can survive in many places and spread around your kitchen. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm or cold water before, during, and after...
Child Care, Health and Safety, Parenting
Most parents choose to vaccinate their children according to the recommended schedule, but many parents may still have questions about the vaccines recommended for their children. Are vaccines safe? Yes. Vaccines are very safe. The United States’ long-standing vaccine...
Child Development, Health and Safety, Parenting
Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States.1 More than half of children aged 6 to 8 years have had a cavity in at least one of their baby (primary) teeth. More than half of adolescents aged 12...
Child Development, Health and Safety, Parenting
Child abuse and neglect includes all types of abuse and neglect of a child under the age of 18 by a parent, caregiver, or another person in a custodial role (e.g., a religious leader, a coach, or a teacher) that results in harm, the potential for harm, or threat of...
