Healthy Kids with Kelli Warner

Many social media platforms allow kids as young as 13 to create profiles, but the U.S. surgeon general recently said he believes 13 is too young for kids to be on social media.

Playing sports is beneficial to kids and teens in many ways—from getting regular physical activity to learning important skills. Unfortunately, sometimes kids get hurt during sports, but some simple precautions can help prevent most common injuries among young athletes.

Our local communities have experienced a lot of respiratory illnesses over the past five months, and for some children, it’s led to an unexpected condition involving coughing and wheezing called viral-induced asthma.

Growth charts are a standard part of well-baby and well-child checkups. Pediatricians use them to track your child’s growth, and over time, that pattern can paint a helpful picture of their development and even identify when there may be a problem.

From the moment a baby is born, they are constantly learning from their environment and the people around them. Parents are a child’s first teacher and from infancy through adolescence, they play a key role in their growth and development.

What’s commonly called “growing pains” is the most common type of limb pain in children. The condition can be painful, but fortunately, it isn’t dangerous and there are things you can do to ease your child’s discomfort.