• Parenting Advice,  Safety

    When It’s Cold Outside

    As we dive further into November and our local kids are having the first snow days off of school for the year, I realized it was a good time to talk about keeping kids warm in the winter. This will look different for various areas – where I live now it gets very cold in the winter, but growing up in the desert of the Southwest was a very different experience. Today we will mostly be discussing significant or extreme cold exposures, but you can adjust these recommendations to fit your home and vacation environment as needed!  How to dress…

  • Safety

    Sports Safety – Concussion

    Part of keeping kids safe while they play sports is the prevention and treatment of injuries. Today we will discuss concussion, including symptoms, prevention measures, activities most at-risk for concussion, treatment, and return-to-play protocols. What is a concussion? A concussion…

  • Infection & Disease

    Influenza – Winter’s Recurring Threat

    The Influenza virus, usually referred to as “the flu,” causes an illness that affects the respiratory system, particularly the trachea (windpipe) and the lungs.  In the United States, Influenza infection occurs from the Fall to the early Spring. There are…

  • Safety

    Summer Safety – Drowning Prevention

    This article was originally posted on June 13, 2020. It has been modified slightly for this publication. In summertime the temperatures climb high and we are all looking for ways to cool off. Swimming and water activities are common ways…

  • Parenting Advice,  Safety

    Keeping Cool When It’s Hot Outside

    It’s definitely the middle summer when Heat Advisory warnings are popping up on weather apps and media outlets. High temperatures put kids at risk for heat-related illnesses, which can range from mild to life-threatening.  Athletes who participate in outdoor sports…

  • Parenting Advice

    Summer Screen Time

    Unless your child is on a year-round school schedule, you are probably nearing the end of the school year. Summer vacation can be a time of complete freedom from structured activities, a time to go outside more, play with friends,…