In this issue: How to prepare your child for a COVID-19 test; fall prevention tips; what is "failure to thrive"?

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With coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on the rise, many parents have to get their children tested for the virus. And while this may be a new and unfamiliar experience, there are things that you can do to prepare your child for a COVID-19 test ([link removed]) that will help ease some of their potential fear and anxiety.
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** Simple fall prevention tips for children of all ages ([link removed])
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If you have kids then you know accidents happen. And while falling down is a part of growing up, unintentional falls are also the leading cause of non-fatal injuries in children in the United States. Falls can also occasionally lead to more serious long-term consequences and disabilities.
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** Failure to thrive: My child is not gaining weight! ([link removed])
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Poor weight gain becomes a problem when a child falls below the third percentile for weight on more than one consecutive measurement or if their weight declines and crosses at least two major percentile lines. When this happens, the child is now described as “failure to thrive” or FTT.

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