As many of us have likely seen driving around town lately, electric bikes (e-bikes) have exploded in popularity among kids and teens in recent years. But with that rise has come a sharp increase in serious injuries—and it’s putting children in the hospital at an alarming rate. The American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma recently issued a national statement on e-bikes, recognizing the growing threat they pose to children and calling for a coordinated public health response. So, what’s changed? The experts at Connecticut Children’s shared some great information with us!

Recently, the term “ultra-processed foods” has become a red flag for parents trying to feed their families healthy foods. In the last few years, studies have linked ultra-processed foods (UPF) to everything from dementia to diabetes. But those UPFs are, unfortunately,...

This story first appeared on the Union County Moms Network. People say traveling with kids is just parenting in a different location. Well, I recently parented in Italy and here are my 5 tips to make life a little bit easier when you are there. Hot Tip 1: Take the...

Choosing a water bottle for your family can be surprisingly complex. Straw or spout? Glass, plastic, or stainless? Screw-on or push-button lid? You get the point. We polled our network of moms across the country for their tried-and-true favorites. The winners have...