Archive for May, 2009
« Previous EntriesHere comes the sun but where’s the sunscreen?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Heading out for a family walk over the weekend, we barely got beyond the end of the driveway before we quickly turned back…sunblock. We forgot to goop! A quick retreat back to the garage, we all lathered up and were on our way.
Over kill for such a mild sun day? [...]
Startling Sexual Behavior Facts
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Researchers report that the majority of middle school students are not having sex however the small percentage who are may be as young as 12.
In a large U.S. urban public middle school researchers found that 12% of students had engaged in vaginal sex, 7.9% in oral sex and 6.5% in [...]
A Dose of Dr. Gwenn Show 11: Childhood Asthma Update
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Show # 11: Thursday May 28, 2009 7:30PM ET
Childhood Asthma Update!!
Asthma is the number 1 chronic condition in childhood with symptoms and treatment plans that perplex parents and kids of all ages. How can parents understand it better? How can kids be better empowered to care for their own symptoms?
Allergy [...]
Exclusive Tickets that Benefit Childhood Cancer Research
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
CureSearch benefits from our alliance with Tickets-for-Charity®. Access great seats to see some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Coldplay, Billy Joel, Elton John, Kenny Chesney, Diana Krall, Dane Cook and many more! Your purchases can help support childhood cancer research.
Tickets-for-Charity works with top performing artists to offer [...]
Celebrate Dad
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
This Father’s Day, give the gift that gives twice. Shop online with CureSearch, and help raise funds for childhood cancer research. Dad will love the selection and he’ll be happy you are supporting a great cause. Thanks for helping us to Conquer Kids’ Cancer.
Visit 1800blogger to see all of [...]
A Dose of Dr. Gwenn Show 11: Childhood Asthma Update
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Show # 11: Thursday May 28, 2009 7:30PM ET
Childhood Asthma Update!!
Asthma is the number 1 chronic condition in childhood with symptoms and treatment plans that perplex parents and kids of all ages. How can parents understand it better? How can kids be better empowered to care for their own symptoms?
Allergy [...]
Memorial Day: heroes, she-roes and families
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
When I was growing up, I would spend every Memorial Day marching in our town parade in the marching band. I did that for 10 years. Each Memorial Day always seemed unusually hot for the season, then again we were in these very uncool-looking wool marching band uniforms!
I was always [...]
Women Docs: job satisfaction comes from blazing trails
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
When I decided to become a doctor, what seems like a lifetime ago, I most certainly jumped before I looked. We all did that. How in the world could we really have known what a field like medicine really was to practice? How could we have known what it would [...]
Women Bullying Women: time to change the polarity
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Just over a year ago, I blogged about an ABC News story about bullying that gave data that women are more likely in the workplace to be bullied by other women. This week on MomLogic, blogger Ronda Kaysen posted an almost identical post.
Reading Ronda’s post I was filled with mixed [...]
Poison Plants – Ivy, Oak, Sumac
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
What allergen is found in poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac plants? If you guessed urushiol, you’re right. Urushiol, a rash-causing substance, is colorless and has odorless oil (called resin) that is contained in the leaves of these plants.
Not everyone suffers an allergic reaction to usuhiol but about 60% [...]
A Dose of Dr. Gwenn Show 10: Networked Families
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Show # 10
Networked Families!
Wednesday 5/20/09 7:30pm EST
In our digital world, families are more connected than ever. While often a benefit to our lives, technology can also pose some significant issues. Tweens and teens may be more savvy than us at times in using the latest and greatest technological wonder to [...]
Never say ‘never’ about your kids - That’s just when they’ll surprise you the most!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
During the recent Mother’s Day weekend, I found myself driving north to New Hampshire to take a tour of an overnight camp my youngest daughter, almost 12, came home from school the prior week and announcing she “had to go to” this summer with her friends. While this is very [...]
Order a hug today and watch the good things flow!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Zipping through the gym locker room, I caught a glimpse of this CBS news segment on the “hug deli”. Started by Mikey Stubbs in LA the hugs are given out in exchange for 2 compliments. Talk about a great way to spread joy, help our neighbors, and encourage positivity - [...]
Why Do Antibiotics Cause Diarrhea in Children ?
Submitted by Child n’ Parent.com
Does your child get diarrhea during or after they take antibiotics? If so there are some things you can do to help.
What is Diarrhea?
Diarrhea is generally watery or liquid stools. We have all experienced acute diarrhea which only lasts a couple of days. Usually a child with diarrhea [...]
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
Every two months, we at CureSearch like to update our constituents about important efforts throughout the company. Upcoming events, Children’s Oncology Group research, public awareness, outreach and a personal message from our Executive Director are all parts of each newsletter.
Make sure you don’t miss any important childhood cancer news. [...]
