Spray or Just Pray ? 5 steps for keeping the bugs away this Summer
28
Jul
How to protect your child from insect bites
4 Alternatives for a Fun and Safe 4th of July
3
Jul
The Coney Island Ride July 4th, the beginning of Summer vacation the sweet spot of our first and 2nd childhoods for so many of us. I grew up in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn a slice of pizza from … Read More »
10 Tips to Mow Mow Mow Your Lawn Safely Down the Stream!
4
Jun
Over 9,000 children are seen in the Emergency Room each year due to injuries related to improper lawn mower use. A few simple safety steps can prevent your child from being among the unlucky ones who end up with totally … Read More »
5 Tips for Safe Grilling!
24
May
It is important to keep your children safe while grilling food in the backyard. Stay safe and away from the emergency room this holiday weekend !
Does my Child Have the Measles!
4
May
The measles epidemic is all over the news ! Wasn’t this a thing of the past? Well yes and no ! It really should be a thing of the past but not every child has been immuninized Which Vaccine protects … Read More »
Enterovirus D68
1
Oct
Overview of Enterovirus D68 Many of you have heard about children being at risk for Enterovirus D68 in the news and are concerned. We hope to shed some light on this and help demystify what has been discussed in the news. … Read More »
Back to school
25
Aug
The most dreaded term for kids everywhere is “Back to School.” And it is popping up with increasing frequency. Like Christmas sales the back to school signs appear earlier and earlier in the summer, sometimes as early as July, reminding us that … Read More »
Sun Safety for your Children
5
Aug
Many of us are old enough to remember the days of tanning oil and sun reflectors. Sun protection as a concept didn’t exist back then. I fondly recall the days of my childhood walking around Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, with … Read More »
Dehydration in Children
29
Jul
When you are thirsty you drink water, so if you aren’t thirsty you are not dehydrated… Right? Wrong! Dehydration can creep up on you before you even feel thirsty. Some subtle signs of dehydration can include Lethargy Confusion Lack of … Read More »