Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Summertime is filled with outdoor play, swimming, barbecues, and family time. Here are a few tips to make sure your children stay safe during the summertime fun:
Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Vaccines are one of the greatest medical advances of all time. I was honored to have the opportunity to be the spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics’ public service campaign Protect Tomorrow, which was aimed at making sure that no child dies of a vaccine-preventable illness. My […]
Plan ahead-check to see if additional vaccines are needed in your area of travel. Pack commonly used medications: pain/fever reducer; antihistamine for allergic reactions; hydrocortisone cream for insect bites Find out where you can seek medical care at your destination. If going on a boat, be sure the operator is well trained and licensed. Talk […]
Here are a few tips to keep your children safe and warm during the cold winter months: Dress children in thin layers. Limit time outdoors when temperatures are low. Make sure helmets and proper safety gear are worn for all activities. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under age 7 not snowboard and […]
Full disclosure: Both of my children used pacifiers, and as a family we were all very happy about it. It enabled my husband and me to go out to restaurants when our kids were infants, and it was an easy way for our children to be soothed. Pacifiers have even been shown to have a […]