Dehydration in kids
There are many reasons a child can become dehydrated. Read on to learn the signs, what to do, and important watch outs!
Keeping kids safe in a heat wave
Temperatures are heating up across the globe. High temperatures can cause children to become sick with heat exhaustion, dehydration, and in severe cases: heat stroke. Read on to learn how to keep your child safe.
Should I switch my child’s group childcare facility?
Making a switch in childcare, is a hard decision with many factors to consider. Read on as I share our recent experience and making the switch.
What is parechovirus?
The CDC issued a health advisory to children about parechovirus. Here, I go over what we know and how to proceed with rare viruses in our community.
The updated AAP breastfeeding policy statement
Explaining the updated AAP breastfeeding policy statement. It’s not all bad: read on to see my comments on their recommendations!
Dry Drowning
Summer is here and “dry drowning” starts to make its rounds on social media. I want to discuss the terminology and explain the differences!
Insect repellent (bug spray) and kids
Summer is among us! Some of us are more prone to insect bites than others. Read on to learn the different options for repellent, safety, and precaution tips!
Sun Safety and sunscreen for babies and children
Sun safety is so important for our us and our children. Read on to learn about sun safety in baby’s first year, sun safety measures and sunscreen tips!
Salmonella and Kids
With the recent recall of certain lots of Jif Peanut Butter, I thought it was important to discuss salmonella, what it is, the symptoms, and how it’s diagnosed/treated.
Formula Shortage in the US
The massive formula shortage across the US is causing stress for new parents and parents of infants. This blog goes over all of your common questions and concerns to get you through this.
Is there an enzyme to determine the risk for SIDS?
The study done at The Children’s Hospital Westmead in Sydney in regards to SIDS, is interesting, but we need way more information. In this blog I discuss why.
Travel during COVID? Things to consider
The travel requirement change on mask mandates at a time when a new variant is circulating can be overwhelming. In this blog, I will guide you on things to consider as you make your decision on travel during the pandemic.