Who’s smarter?
Mothers….We have a problem. I was watching Megyn Kelly on Sunday night last week. She did a report on children’s perception of gender bias. Of course, I was interested. The study was simple. The researcher would read a simple paragraph…something along the lines of… “I work with a lot of people and one person is […]
How to Stop Bullies
As parents we feel defenseless over events that take place at school. But did you know that you can have an impact? If you talk to your kids, tell them to get involved if they see a bully…chances are, they will. About 1 in 10 children are victims of bullies. Kids that were told […]
Summer Safety Tip- Road Traffic Injury
The biggest danger here is car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 1,300 children aged 14 years and younger died as occupants in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2009, An additional 179,000 children were injured in those accidents. Road traffic injuries with cars are among the […]
Baby Teeth DO Matter
Many parents don’t know that oral health care begins when your child is an infant, even before they have teeth. Most babies have a few teeth by their first birthday, let’s try to keep them healthy. Baby teeth save space for adult teeth. Dentists may need to remove decayed baby teeth, if this happens, […]
Sleepy?
It seems like the odds are stacked against our teenagers. As they go through the growth spurt of adolescence, they need more sleep, often over 9 hours. But only 3% of teens get that amount and most report getting by with only 6 hours! What is going on? The sleep routine changes as children age. […]
Summer Safety Tip- Falls
The biggest danger for falls for smaller children are from changing-tables and for bigger kids, it’s summer sports and bikes. Globally, more than 4 percent of pediatric deaths are associated with falls. Almost 2.8 million children a year are injured by them. Bike injuries in children and adolescents add up to 26,000 traumatic brain injuries […]
NEVER Leave your Child in a Hot Car!
During the summer, skyrocketing temperatures can cause cars to get hot quickly. These hot conditions are dangerous for everyone, especially babies and children! Make sure you ACT to keep your child safe. Avoid Heat Stroke Never leave a child alone in a car – even if you think you will be “just a minute” Always […]
