With school back in full swing, it is an ideal time to get your child’s eyes checked. Good eye health is important, in part because 80 percent of what children learn is through their eyes, according to the American Optometric Association. The AOA recommends that a child’s first comprehensive eye …

We’re approaching that hallowed time of year that spooks parents. Last-minute costume scrambles, sugar-induced meltdowns, tracking teens’ whereabouts, and attempting to monitor the candy calorie intake. But for parents of kids with food allergies, there is a different and extra reason to be frightful. For millions of kids with food …

While children’s reactions to the doctors can vary depending on age and temperament, the doctor’s office can be an unfamiliar, stressful and scary place for a young child. During the toddler and preschool years, healthcare visits are more frequent with regular well visits and preventative care such as vaccinations and …