Chances are, it will happen – possibly at a mall, airport, “amusement” park, or during an outdoor excursion. While virtually always you and your child will be reunited, usually in a matter of minutes, being lost is an extremely frightening experience for all involved, remembered for a lifetime. 1. Prepare children for what to do […]
Children/Travel/ADHD/Medication
March 4, 2014 by
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 […]
Surviving travel with hyperactive children
November 7, 2013 by
(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 […]
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 […]
