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Halloween Safety Tips for Families

Halloween is supposed to be a night of frights — but only the imaginary kind. To keep your kids safe on Halloween, here is a list of our top Halloween safety tips.

Glass Door Fireplace Safety

Learn how to keep your child safe around gas fireplace glass doors.

Decorating Mistakes To Avoid

Christmas decorations can pose fire and poisoning hazards. Keep your holidays injury-free with these important safety tips from Children's Hospital Colorado.

The Power of Car Seats: One Family's Story

See how Children’s Hospital Colorado’s car safety seat technicians worked with a young family to ensure they had access to car seats.

What To Do With Halloween Candy

Get ideas for what to do with extra Halloween candy this year, like send it to the troops or save it for special occasions.

No Chimney Full of Toys? How to Handle Kids' Holiday Disappointment

We asked Dr. Dolgan, Psychologist at Children's, how to manage children's expectations during the holidays. Read what he has to say.

Is Your Child a Breath-Holder?

If your kid holds her breath until she passes out, you know how scary these episodes can be. Dr. Barton D. Schmitt explains this condition in more detail.

Is it More Than a Bruise?

Bruises — the skin’s reaction to minor trauma — are common in children. Learn how to tell if bruising may indicate something else in your child.

Toddlers 101

Everything you need to know about toddlers, from the pediatric experts at Children's Hospital Colorado.

How to Make Your Home Safe for Kids

Learn how to make your home a safe place, including where to safely store guns and prescription drugs.

Health Literacy: Are You In The Know?

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by medical jargon? Read some tips for making sure you never have to leave the doctor’s office feeling confused.

The Truth About Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know

Learn about vaccines and how they work to provide the best possible protection against harmful diseases in children.

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