Summer Camp Safety in a Post-Camp Mystic America
Summer camps are an American mainstay, as prevalent a seasonal marker as hot dogs, ice cream and public swimming pools. When Texas all-girls overnight...
Why Talking About Safety and Respect Should Be a Part of Watching the Winter...
The Winter Games are a chance to cheer for our nation’s athletes and celebrate the power of sport as athletes from across the globe...
Coaches and Minor Athlete Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
Keeping children safe and helping them learn and grow are goals that should be shared by parents and coaches alike. While this is usually...
A Child Discloses Abuse: Here’s How to Respond
Parents do their best to be prepared for difficult conversations with their children. But what if a child chooses to disclose abuse or neglect...
The Abduction of Children … What Can We Do?
It’s every parent’s nightmare — the thought of their child being taken. While these stories are often splashed across headlines and dramatized in movies,...
Know Where To Go: Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Department
Primary Care
For non-urgent conditions, start with your Primary Care Physician (PCP) or pediatrician. A Primary Care Physician (PCP) is a doctor who provides ongoing,...
Beat the Heat This Weekend
The Eastern U.S. is in for a rough couple of days, with the official start of summer being marked by a severe heatwave. Temperatures...
As Measles Continues To Spread, How Can Parents Reduce Anxiety?
While there are no signs of a real zombie apocalypse on the horizon, one viral illness is seemingly back from the dead.
Measles, which was...
Tips for Sending a Child With Food Allergies to Camp
Mention summer camp and kids get excited about activities, art, s’mores and friends. But for parents of kids with food allergies, the prospect of...
A Parent’s Guide to Talking to Your Kids About Cannabis
Cannabis is a familiar age-old drug that has been used both medicinally and recreationally for centuries. Today, due to widespread legalization and misinformation, its...
