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Sunglasses for young children: there is a lot for you to know

May 25, 2020 by kidstra

Consider making your next baby gift a pair of sunglasses – a gift that is thoughtful, unique, practical, a gentle reminder for new parents to start sun protection early, and, hopefully, a trendsetter that others will follow. 1. Infants’ eyes absorb more harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays than adults. Infants have relatively large pupils, allowing more […]

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The ABCs of children covering their faces in a pandemic

April 28, 2020 by kidstra

Children two years of age and older should wear cloth face coverings outdoors if other people are nearby, says the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). 1. Protection may be especially important at the present time. For better or worse, many jurisdictions are loosening restrictions on isolation in order to reopen the economy. That means […]

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Children/Travel/ADHD/Medication

March 4, 2014 by kidstra

For children who take medication for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is discontinuing their medication for travel a sensible option? Here are some thoughts: 1. You’re not alone in having to face the question. One in ten American children has been labeled as having ADHD. Four to five million take medication. And the numbers are […]

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Children/Travel/ADHD/Medication

January 3, 2014 by kidstra

For children who take medication for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), is discontinuing their medication for travel a sensible option? Here are some thoughts: 1. You’re not alone in having to face this question.  One in ten American children have been labeled as having ADHD. Four to five million take medication. And the numbers are […]

Filed Under: Medication, Prevention Tagged With: ADHD, adhd summer camp, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, behavior, behavioral issues, children, drug holiday, drugs, impulsivity, medication, Travel, travel with adhd

Surviving travel with hyperactive children

November 7, 2013 by kidstra

(This is Part One of a two-part series. The second part: Should ADHD medication be reduced/discontinued for travel, and summer camp?) Being with children who have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is never all fun and games. And being away from home with them tends to worsen their behavior, often ruining trips for the entire […]

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