Halloween Safety For You and Your Kids
Halloween is an exciting time for children. The prospect of dressing up in fun costumes and going trick-or-treating with friends can be a highlight of autumn. As fun as it […]
Tips for a smooth back-to-school transition
Transitions, regardless of whether they are wanted or not, are challenging! Although many children will say that they look forward to going back to school, the transition can bring about […]
8 tips for keeping cool on a hot day
During the summer months, temperatures rise and it can be more difficult to stay cool. Children and babies are more sensitive to heat so it is important to keep them […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
