Holiday Toy Safety
The biggest threat to the health of children older than 1 year is not disease, but accidental injury.
Health
Panera Bread Expands Kids' Menu
Children can choose almost any item from the Panera Bread menu as a smaller sized entree.
Mecklenburg County Public Health to Hold Big Shots Saturdays
Need immunizations for the school year? Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering three Saturday clinics.
Protect Your Eyes During Solar Eclipse
Follow these solar eclipse tips to ensure your family's vision safety.
9 Most Common Pregnancy Myths
Understanding the dos and don’ts when you’re expecting.
Back to School Health Awareness Fair to be Held Aug. 12
C.W. Williams Community Health Center in Charlotte will host community fair with physicals, food, games, raffles and more.
Car Seat Safety: When Should Your Child Turn Forward-Facing?
It's safer for children under age 2 to remain in rear-facing car seat.
Family-Friendly Yoga on the Farm
Pure Bliss: Yoga, Massage & Holistic Healing in Lake Wylie and Whispering Hope Farm in Gastonia team up for family-friendly goat yoga classes.
How to Support a Family Experiencing Childhood Cancer
Ideas for ways you can help when childhood cancer impacts someone you know.
Childhood Cancer and Everyday Heroes
The more we learn and talk about childhood cancer, the more we demystify it for ourselves and our kids.
Is Electronics Use Impacting Your Kids’ Back Health?
More time spent sitting and using electronics is affecting children’s musculoskeletal systems.
Sugar Detox: How to Curb Kids' Sugar Habits
How much sugar is too much sugar for kids ... and you?
5 Fitness Trackers Families Will Love
Does your family want to join the fitness tracker movement? Here are a few products on the market to consider.
8 Meal-Kit Delivery Services for Families
Parents dish on how meal-kits are changing their family dinner routines.
Spring Clean Without the Chemicals
Put the chemical cleaners away and start fresh with these safe alternatives from Toxic Free NC.
The Challenge of Early Onset (Precocious) Puberty
Early onset (called precious) puberty is more common than you might think. Fortunately, there is help.
Baby Tooth Trauma
Baby tooth trauma can damage the adult tooth growing beneath! Here's how.
Understanding 0bsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children
OCD is one of the most common disorders in children and adolescents, with estimates ranging from 1-2 percent of children in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Family Medicine Choices: Concierge and Direct Primary Care
Concierge medical care and direct primary care offer new ways to be treated by physicians. What are the pros and cons?
Treating Knee Injuries in Kids
How to know when to go to the doctor.
Yoga for Kids
From schools to studios, yoga is popping up everywhere for kids, and for good reason.
Digital Resources To Keep Your Family Healthy
Get the scoop on reliable health information sites where your research can guide you to informed decisions that will protect and improve the health of your family.
Reduce Your Chance of Having Another Preterm Baby
Learn more about a treatment that can help women who have had a preterm birth reduce their chances of experiencing another one.
Ovarian Cancer: Know Your Risk
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of death in women, but early detection is key to survival. Find out what you need to know about risk factors, testing and symptoms.
