Mother Nature provides us with an infinite array of wonders. But it seems that she also possesses a mischievous streak, perhaps to remind us that “natural” is not synonymous with “beneficial,” as many people like to think. Poison ivy is a case in point. It affects countless millions of Americans each year. Here what you […]
Health Alert: Beware of the June Sun
May 24, 2010 by
In the Northern Hemisphere, June is the month that the sun is most hazardous for eyes, especially the eyes of infants and young children. The sun is closest to Earth, is straight above and there are more hours of sunshine. And the weather is generally cooler than in July and August, lulling adults into thinking […]
Kids / Surveillance Systems
May 18, 2010 by
Want to keep your children in sight even when you cannot see them? No problem! A large variety of readily available spotting systems can keep an eye on your kids, whether they are playing in your backyard, on their way to school, hiking in a national park, or hiding behind a rack of clothes in […]
Infants and Children/Noise/Hearing Loss
April 17, 2010 by
A memorable highlight of 2010 Super Bowl XLIV between Green Bay and New Orleans occurred after the game ended, and had little to do with whom you rooted for or who won (New Orleans). During the victory celebration on the field, the winning quarterback, Drew Brees, held his infant son high in the air amid the roar of […]
Children/Playground/Safety
March 16, 2010 by
Well-designed and well-maintained playgrounds may be the safest outdoor areas for young children to play. Yet mishaps occur even here: each year about 200,000 children are seen in American emergency rooms with injuries sustained in playgrounds. Here’s how to keep your kids safe and healthy while they climb, swing, and seesaw to their heart’s content. […]
Rabies/Prevention/Children
November 29, 2009 by
Several weeks ago, on Halloween evening, an eerie event interrupted the basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs, the home team, and the Sacramento Kings. A bat, the flying kind, fluttered about just above the playing floor, probably brought into the arena by a fan, as a (not-so-funny) Halloween prank. A Spurs player, Manu […]
