Archive for January, 2009
« Previous EntriesShould kids have more recess?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Should kids have more recess? That’s the question I helped answer on FoxNews25 in Boston yesterday. Check out the segment for the details from the recent study in the journal Pediatrics study that triggered the recent national discussion on this important childhood issue. The facts and implications of this study [...]
In Memory of Mark Bartlett
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
Today CureSearch mourns the loss of a great champion in the fight to conquer childhood cancer, who passed away suddenly last week. He was a humble man who had a great vision for conquering childhood cancer.
Mark Bartlett came to know about childhood cancer not through a personal experience or [...]
CureSearch Team Leader Training Set for Next Week
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
Next Monday and Tuesday mark the start of our 2009 Advocacy efforts for CureSearch. Team Leaders from across the country will converge in the nation’s capital for our annual Winter Training meeting.
Team leaders will learn about the status of Federal funding for childhood cancer research and will meet with [...]
The Perfect Pregnancy Book
Submitted by Child n’ Parent.com
When I was pregnant I searched high and low for the perfect book on pregnancy. I had in my mind what I needed in a pregnancy “handbook” but as hard as I looked I couldn’t find one that had covered everything I wanted and needed to know without boring me to [...]
Obesity, Children and Their Future
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
According to recent studies the percentage of children who are considered obese has more than doubled and that the percentage of adolescents has more than tripled – all since 1980! Aside from obesity taking a toll on a child’s self esteem, could cause bullying and it also raises the risk [...]
America is failing the children of the world
Written by Michael Vass
It’s a real shame that American politics is so filled with polispeak and soundbites that most don’t know how ineffective our Government can be. One of the most glaring failures of our Government can be seen in the Child Soldier Prevention Act.
This was introduced to Congress in 2006, then again in 2007, [...]
Lessons from the 100-0 girl’s hoops blow out: sportsmanship matters
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
100-0. That was the final score between the girls’ basketball teams of the The Covenant School and The Dallas Academy. The Covenant School came out on top.
As reported by multiple news sources, the Covenant School has issued an apology calling the game and score “shameful and embarrassing.” The school fired [...]
Combating cabin fever and staying on track as a family
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
I had one dream for the past weekend - to snowshoe after work. My entire being just ached to be outside and feel a bit of the crisp, winter air on my face as I did something - anything - that was not enclosed by 4 walls. I did what [...]
Parenting Lessons From ABC’s Private Practice
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
If you haven’t seen ABC’s Private Practice, I encourage you to do so. In addition to being entertaining, the show covers sensitive medical topics very well.
This week’s episode addressed the birth of a baby with a condition called diaphragmatic hernia which requires surgery at birth. It’s a congenital defect that [...]
Tips to avoid home poisonings of your child
Submitted by KidSafe Inc.
More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to the 61 Poison Control Centers (PCCs) across the country. More than 90 percent of these poisonings occur in the home. The majority of non-fatal poisonings occur in children younger than six years old.
Here are some tips to help eliminate the risks:
• Keep [...]
How do kids want adults to act at youth sports events? Let’s ask one!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
A YouTube video was circulated by an American Academy of Pediatrics colleague and tells you everything you need to know about
1. Adult behavior at youth sports events.
2. What kids think about adult behavior at youth sports events.
3. How kids want to be treated by adults on and off the field [...]
Inauguration Viewing In The Age of Social Media
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Yesterday’s Inauguration will not easily be forgotten. From the earliest moments to the First Couple’s First Dance, it was a day filled with hope, memorable “tissue” moments, though-provoking music and words, and images of a gracious passing of the Presidential torch of power that will be carried with all of [...]
Don’t Forget Claimjumper Today!
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
Amidst all the excitement of today’s inauguration of President Obama, we wanted to remind our friends in the childhood cancer community who are in the West Coast, Northwest, Desert Southwest and Rocky Mountain regions that, all day today, Claim Jumper restaurants are sponsoring a fundraiser in conjunction with CureSearch, [...]
Keep Your Child Safe with Safety Products
Children are our most precious possessions and sometimes it’s even a little scary to realize that we are solely responsible for this perfect little person. We need to see that they are safe and sound and protected from dangers—big and small. It is good to know that we have some help keeping our children safe [...]
The power for young minds is back on
Written by Michael Vass
Here is something that probably escaped all mention or notice as the inauguration has approached. An old friend is about to return to the nation.
Yes a favorite of tens of millions will be returning to television. A show seen across the land, and has led to some of the greatest stars in [...]
