Poor air quality can have profound health effects, especially when children are involved. These conditions can range from conditions like asthma to developmental conditions such as a heightened risk for autism. By understanding the risks associated with poor air quality, you can understand just how important it is to control your air pollution while providing […]
Tag: Safety
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Should I Let My Daughter Spend Time with My Abusive Mother?
My childhood was fraught with emotional, psychological, and physical abuse by my mother. She was a daily drunkard for most of those years. Although sober for many years, she has been a pill abuser off and on. My father knew what was going on but never intervened. My daughter Rachel was born in 2005 and […]
Caring for a Sick Baby
There is nothing more stressful or scary for a mom than a sick baby. And now that the older kids are back in school, colds and viruses are bound to be coming home. So, how do you keep the germs away from not only your baby, but the rest of the family as well? And […]
How to Make Your Home Playground Safe
Having a playground in your backyard is an excellent way to encourage an active lifestyle for your kids. Unfortunately, most parents are not well-versed in playground safety, and serious injuries can occur when children fall off backyard playgrounds or try to jump from their swings. In fact, the National Program for Playground Safety estimates that […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: What Is Sexting All About?
It seems like I am reading a lot lately about teens and sexting. As a parent or a grandparent, I cannot imagine dealing with this. I wouldn’t even know where to begin. I am interested in what you have to say about it. You’re right that sexting became a much-publicized topic, especially after a sexting […]
Parenting 101: What New and Expectant Parents Should Know – Teleclass Re-cap
Since we rarely get the opportunity to ask all the questions we want, and our time is often limited and even rushed, imagine having a dedicated hour with a pediatrician to get ALL your burning new mom questions answered! Participants were in luck when one of the country’s top pediatricians from Weill Cornell Medical Associates […]
Connections Available: Using Technology To Strengthen Family Ties
Raising families in today’s technology-driven society can be daunting. We hear tales of cyberbullying, sexting, identity theft, and child predators that can leave us questioning if our devices deserve a place in our family life. While the threats posed are real, we can’t rule out the many positives technology brings to the table. With intentional […]
From Sniffles to Stitches: Caring for Your Child’s Health – Teleclass Re-cap
As a parent, your child’s health is of the utmost importance. This week, we held a very important and informative teleclass on caring for your child’s health, generously sponsored by Pager and expertly presented by Kim Henderson, MD, JD, experienced emergency medicine physician and loving mom. Dr. Henderson offered guidance to help you keep your […]