Keeping kid’s feet dry in snow country is no easy task when kid’s favorite activities include walking in the deepest snow in sight and looking for puddles to step into, or more fun yet, stepping through the ice that may cover puddles.
Here is what you should know:
1. The difference between frost bite and […]
Entries Categorized as 'Safe & Healthy Travel'
10 Tips: Children/Cold Weather/Warm Feet
February 28, 2010
Children/Cold weather clothing/Staying warm, dry, safe
December 29, 2009
Choosing the most effective cold weather clothing for your kids is becoming more of a hassle – ironically, because such clothing is becoming more protective. Some garments, if not used correctly, are counterproductive, actually increasing a child’s risk of experiencing cold-related problems.
Here is what you should know:
1. Sophisticated clothing increases perspiration. Modern garments are […]
10 Tips: Family Travel/H1N1 Swine Flu
November 9, 2009
Quarantines* and other restrictions on international travel do little to limit the spread of disease, in this case, H1N1flu, when the disease already exists in most countries, says World Health Organization. Nevertheless, public health authorities in some countries, mostly in the Middle East and Asia, are monitoring arriving travelers for symptoms suggestive of H1N1 and […]
10 Tips for Healthy Air Travel with Infants UPDATE
October 6, 2009
There is nothing novel about infants traveling by air. They have been doing so since time immemorial, long before adults. Legend has it that they were “delivered” by storks, and were never the worse for their trips. Of course, stork flights skimmed rooftops, eliminating concerns of high altitude and accompanying ear issues, dehydration, and excessive […]
Children/Sandy Beaches/Sand Boxes/Illness
August 22, 2009
Are there any fun activities left for kids to do, activities that are healthy, safe and wholesome, where parents need not constantly restrain children’s imaginations and exuberance with that annoying, killjoy utterance, “How many times do I have to tell you not to do that?”
Can you believe that playing in sand may be hazardous […]
10 Tips: Travel/Children/Bedbugs
July 31, 2009
The odds of your family returning home from a vacation with bedbugs are extremely small - but steadily increasing.
Bedbugs have been known for centuries. But in recent decades they have kept a low profile, restricting themselves to mostly seedy establishments. No more. They are popping up all over the world, sometimes in the plushest of […]
10 Tips: Children/Outdoors/Poison Ivy
July 6, 2009
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 […]
10 Tips: Children/Well Water/Illnesses
June 15, 2009
Make sure that your kids drink safe water when attending camp, traveling, hiking, camping and picnicking, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. Such summer activities often expose kids (and you) to facilities where well water is used.
Here is what you should know:
1. Many rural wells are private (as opposed to municipal) and more […]
10 Tips: Summer/Children/Outdoor Health and Safety
May 20, 2009
Here are ten of the most healthful tips from the forty topics posted in the past year:
1. June is the month for maximum sun exposure. In June, in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is closest to Earth, straight above you, and there are more hours of sunshine, all increasing exposure. Weather is generally cooler […]
10 Tips: Children/Animal-Related Illnesses
April 8, 2009
1. No animal is totally predictable – and neither are children. Two-thirds of dogs that bite children had no history of aggressive behavior. Even breeds that make “excellent pets” may bite. Toddlers may innocently incite dogs by suddenly running towards them, arms flailing and making happy noises – behavior that animals may interpret as threatening. […]
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