Archive for June, 2009
« Previous EntriesTake it slow this summer: it’s your family’s off season!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
I used to feel guilty when I would say “no thanks” but not any more. I no longer by the line: “Ok…but you do know she might get behind…many of the other kids do continue for the summer.”
I’m ok with it…and so are my kids. And, you know what, not [...]
Cracking The Autism Riddle: Common Sense About Vaccines And Autism
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
As a pediatrician, I can attest that all of us take an oath to do no harm when we graduate medical school and we continue to uphold that oath with everything we promote for the health and well being of children, including universal vaccination. Studies are clear that the vaccines [...]
“An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away”…if it’s unplugged!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
WebMD published a great list called “6 Health Mistakes Smart People Make” that really does apply to all of us. The list includes:
1. drinking diet soda to shed pounds
2. not getting a second opinion for major medical issues
3. stopping antidepressants “cold turkey”
4. skipping follow-ups
5. taking too much acetaminophen (AKA Tylenol)
6. [...]
New Movie Creates Childhood Cancer Buzz
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
Earlier this week, families impacted by childhood cancer gathered at Reach the Day 2009 to meet with our Congressional leaders to request much needed funding for childhood cancer research. Their personal stories put a face to childhood cancer. Today, the big screen release of the new film “My Sister’s [...]
Reach the Day – A Great Success!
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, the childhood cancer community, including families, patients, and friends travelled from 34 states into the heart of DC to raise their voices for all children with cancer and for those who no longer have a voice. The group of 470 registrants met at Capitol [...]
A Dose of Dr. Gwenn Podcast Show 15: Step Into Summer!!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Show # 14: Thursday June 25, 2009 Noon ET
Step Into Summer!!
Summer is finally here! To get you in the right frame of mind, this week’s show will cover all the issues you need to know about to have the best summer ever, with out unexpected trips to the emergency room.
To [...]
Hiking Safety Tips
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
America’s National Park’s have more than 12,000 miles of trails. Hiking is great because you get to enjoy beautiful scenery, look for those little creatures that are trying to blend in with their surroundings and oh yeah, get exercise. Of course, with anything there’s always a chance one can get [...]
Nature Rocks…so get your kids out there more!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Summer’s here and there’s no better place to be with our kids than outdoors! Whether you are traveling close to home or far, the outdoors offers endless benefits to all members of your family from recreation to health perks to sanity and soul readjustments. Plus, time outdoors is fun [...]
Social Networking and Today’s Tweens and Teens: what you need to know
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Being the first group of parents to have to have to parent an all digital generation of kids, it’s no wonder our brains go on overload trying to sort out not only how to use all things digital but keep our developing kids safe and thriving in their ever digital [...]
Hope Street Kids joins CureSearch
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
To conquer childhood cancer, two leading pediatric cancer organizations, Hope Street Kids founded by former U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Pryce and Randy Walker and CureSearch [National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF) and the Children’s Oncology Group (COG)] have joined forces under the umbrella of CureSearch. The announcement was made today at [...]
Baby’s Sleep and Toddler’s Naptime is better with Help from Child n’Parent
Submitted by Child n’ Parent.com
Everyone needs sleep. Small babies and infants need sleep to grow properly. Toddlers and children need sleep to grow, run, learn, play and explore. And we lucky parents need sleep so that we can keep up with it all!
If you are struggling with bedtime battles or the naptime naughties, Child n’Parent [...]
Lightning Safety Week – June 21 – 27, 2009
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Not only is this Sunday Father’s Day it’s also the kick off of Lightning Safety Week. Lightning, the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena, strikes year round but summer is its peak season.
Over the past 30 years, lightning killed an average of 58 people per year. This is higher than the 57 [...]
Time to Babyproof?
Part 1: Here’s Help Getting Started
Experts agree. Childproofing your home gives your baby a safe place to play and explore, and gives parents peace of mind. But before your baby even becomes mobile you may be confused about when to begin the process of securing your home, where to start and what to do. A [...]
Should elderly drivers be driving? This month’s accidents in MA have many asking.
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
This past weekend a 4 year old girl was killed after being hit by a car driven by an 88 year old woman. By all reports, the elderly driver was not speeding or out of control. The little girl was simply crossing the street on her scooter with her grandfather [...]
A Dose of Dr. Gwenn Show 14 Info: Celebrate Dads with Author David A. Kelly
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Show # 14: Thursday June 18, 2009 Noon ET
Celebrate Dads!
Special Guest: David A. Kelly, author of Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse
This week I welcome to the show dad and author David Kelly who has a new book out for kids, Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse.
About the book: [...]
