Why a Kiss Makes a Boo-Boo Feel Better
A child scrapes a knee, runs to a parent, and holds it out expectantly. The parent leans down, presses a kiss to...
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The Boo-Boo Blog
The science of boo-boos, the magic of a kiss, and what cold really does for a bump.
Do Animals Cool Their Boo-Boos?
When a child bumps a knee or scrapes an elbow, one of the first things a caregiver reaches for is something cold....
How Cold Calms a Boo-Boo
When a child bumps a knee or bangs an elbow, one of the first things a caregiver reaches for is something cold....
Which Body Parts Hurt the Most When You Get a Boo-Boo?
Anyone who has watched a child trip and fall knows that not all boo-boos are created equal. A scrape on the elbow...