KEEPING KIDS SAFE IN OPEN WATER
Drownings happen most often in lakes, rivers, ponds, oceans, canals, reservoirs, retention ponds and other open water. Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of the summer season, and many families are heading to the beach. Sadly, it’s also the time when many children drown: An estimated 1,000 children fatally drowned in a single year in […]
SIX TIPS FOR SETTING UP A SUMMER ROUTINE
Summer time is a lovely, relaxed time of year when kids enjoy getting out of the usual grind. However, as tempting as it is to have a fully carefree summer, this is not great for children. It is important to set up some routines and structure in order to maintain happiness as well as good […]
FOOD ALLERGIES: TYPES, TESTS AND TREATMENTS
Food allergies affect about 8 percent of all kids under the age of 18 in the United States. Chances are, if your child does not have a food allergy, you know someone who does. According to Children’s National Director of the Food Allergy Program, Hemant Prashad Sharma, M.D, about 1 in 13 kids have a […]
WHY MONITORING YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT IS SO IMPORTANT
Did you know that 1 in 6 children aged 3-17 years has a developmental disability and that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism? However, many children with a developmental disability are not identified until after they start school. Many parents of children diagnosed […]
Measles: What Parents Need to Know
By: Andrew N. Hashikawa, MD, MS, FAAP & Adam Ratner, MD, MPH, FAAP Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. The infection can lead to serious and sometimes fatal complications. Fortunately, measles is a vaccine-preventable illness. Measles was under control in the United States, but we are seeing outbreaks again in areas […]
BURN AND SCALD PREVENTION TIPS
HOW TO PROTECT CHILDREN AROUND FIREPLACES
With temperatures plummeting during the winter, many families around the country will use fireplaces to help heat their homes. While fireplaces, whether wood-burning, gas, or electric, can be a source of warmth in a home, they also pose a potential safety risk to children. Fireplace dangers for children Fireplaces pose a potential risk of burns […]
DRESSING FOR COLDER WEATHER
DRESSING FOR COLDER WEATHER Dr. Yael Smiley answers common questions for parents with young children about dressing for colder weather. Winter is here, and it is so vital for parents to take the necessary measures to keep their kids safe and warm. Yael Smiley, MD, a pediatrician and medical director of the Healthy Generations Program […]
HOW TO TREAT POISON IVY AND POISON OAK RASHES IN KIDS
With summer just around the corner, it is important to know how to treat poison ivy and poison oak rashes in kids. The best prevention is to teach your children how to recognize poisonous plants and stay away from them. The American Academy of Dermatology and American Academy of Pediatrics offer information on how to identify these plants and […]
Playing Outside in the Yard: 8 Tips to Keep it Fun & Safe for Kids
Do you have a backyard or other outdoor space at home where your kids play? Follow these tips to help keep them safe while they’re having fun. 1. Keep little ones close Make sure you (or another adult) are watching closely so younger children don’t wander off or up the swingset alone or play near the […]
