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Kids and Allergies – What You Need to Know

Published: 03/31/2013 in Health & Wellness

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Allergies affect about 50 million adults and children in this country. Here's a look at how allergies affect the body, tests to pinpoint an allergy and the kinds of treatment to expect if your child has an allergy.

Know the Signs of a Concussion

Published: 03/24/2013 in Health & Wellness

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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Educate yourself on the signs of concussion, especially if you have a child who plays sports where head injuries could happen. Here's some great information from the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts.

Tips for Child Personal Safety

Published: 03/17/2013 by Katherine Wood in Child Care

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When it comes to keeping our kids safe, knowledge is power. Here's how to teach children about personal safety with an emphasis on common sense, not fear.

Safer Winter Driving With Little Ones

Published: 01/25/2013 in Child Care

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Follow these driving tips for safety when transporting babies or toddlers in your car this winter.

Monitoring Your Children After Sandy Hook

Published: 12/21/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Behavior

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Pediatricians and psychologists advise parents to continue monitoring their children's reactions in the weeks and months after the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings.

Don't Take a Chance – Get a Flu Shot!

Published: 12/21/2012 in Child Care

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This year's flu season is a bad one. Public health officials are urging everyone eligible to get vaccinated. Here's a look at some of the common myths circulating about the flu vaccine. Don't wait – get vaccinated!.

Helping Kids in the Aftermath of Violence

Published: 12/17/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Behavior

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Here are some excellent resources for helping children cope after horrific violence like the elementary school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut

Survey Finds Football-Playing Dads Not as Worried About Their Kids Getting Concussions

Published: 10/12/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Health & Wellness

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In spite of increased public awareness of the dangers of concussions in young athletes, a new survey finds that dads who played football and suffered a concussion when they were younger want their young kids to play tackle football.

What We All Need to Know about EpiPens

Published: 02/25/2012 by Christina Elston in Child Care

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About 100 people, including children, die of allergic reactions in the U.S. each year, and epinephrine is amazingly effective in preventing this. The EpiPen is easy to use – learn how so that you too can prevent food allergy deaths.