First Aid and More

• Chickenpox: Treatment & Care

  Help your child recover from chickenpox by learning at-home care tips and knowing when to call the doctor.

• Handling Injuries & Illnesses

  From minor injuries to medical emergencies, these guides help you deal with common childhood mishaps.

• How to Handle a Broken Bone

  A broken bone needs emergency medical care. Here’s what to do if you think your child fractured a bone.

• How to Handle a Cold

  Kids can get up to eight colds a year or more. Here’s how to help them feel better.

• How to Handle a Cough

  Coughing is a healthy reflex that helps clear the airways. Many coughs are caused by viruses that just need to run their course.

• How to Handle a Head Injury

  Find out what to do if your child has a head injury.

• How to Handle a Seizure

  Seizures can be frightening, but usually they last only a few minutes, stop on their own, and are almost never life-threatening. Here’s what to do if your child has one.

• How to Handle a Splinter

  Taking a splinter out as soon as you spot it helps prevent infection and makes removal easier.

• How to Handle an Allergic Reaction

  Most allergic reactions aren’t serious, but severe reactions can be life-threatening and need medical care right away.

• How to Handle an Earache

  Here’s what to do if your child complains of ear pain.