Back-to-School Health: What Parents Need To Know Before the First Day of School
As we enter back-to-school season, a to-do that might slip your mind is your child’s annual checkup and physical. Dr. Omar Jaber, M.D., MPH,...
Empowering Parents in Recognition of Safe Sport Day
Aug. 8 is International Safe Sport Day, a time to recognize safer sport environments for athletes at every level and acknowledge the role each...
Beach Babes: Best Practices for Child Safety by the Ocean
Beach visits create treasured memories for all ages, but kids require extra safety measures to protect them from the sun, sand and waves. Here’s...
Summer Swim Safety
The summer season means pool parties, beach trips, camp and vacations. Swimming is a fun-filled way for kids to play, exercise and improve their...
Seasonal Allergies or Seasonal Illness?
Winter can be a one-two punch for people with sensitive immune systems. Extended time spent indoors can lead to increased exposure to indoor allergens...
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...
Answering Your Questions About Childhood Vaccines
Knowing their child’s vaccination schedule used to be a given for most parents, but the atmosphere around the subject has changed dramatically over the...
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...
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...
