Keep your cheerleader safe from sports injuries
For many people, fall means one thing. No, it's not the changing of the leaves or the return of pumpkin-flavored everything – it's football. And while many kids opt to play the sport itself, many...
View ArticleA parent’s primer to fall flu vaccines
In many ways, autumn is one of the more beautiful times of the year. As throngs of trees shutter their leaves and temperatures begin to dip, it's hard to not be taken aback by the beauty and inherent...
View Article5 important playground safety tips
As children return to school every autumn, many of them will inevitably head back to the playground for the first time following a brief absence. Though these structures are meant to offer children a...
View ArticleProtect your little monsters: 4 important Halloween safety tips
Whereas Christmas season is often heralded as the most wonderful time of the year, Halloween is right up there for many children and those who are simply young at heart. It's hard not to get swept up...
View ArticleWinter safety tips for parents of young children
Fall is, in many ways, a warm-up to winter itself. Before tumbling leaves become blizzards of snow and crisp weather dips into freezing temperatures, people can get an idea of what to expect prior to...
View ArticleTips for for safeguarding your child after school
In a truly perfect world, parents everywhere would be home to greet children returning from school each day. Yet because of work and other commitments, not every parent has that kind of luxury. In...
View ArticleProtecting your family from fall-related injuries
For most people, autumn and winter present a number of unique safety concerns, especially as it relates to flu prevention and various winter activities. However, there is another area where people...
View ArticleKeep from falling: 4 outdoor exercise tips for autumn
For the next few months, just before winter envelops the U.S., the weather across the country is nearly perfect. As such, more people will head out of the gym and into nearby neighborhoods for a bit...
View ArticleEnjoying a winter wonderland: 5 outdoor winter walking safety tips
Every year, as snow begins to blanket cities nationwide, it's natural for some families to head outdoors and enjoy a walk through their own winter wonderland. Yet, it's not all happy family memories...
View ArticleThe importance of adult vaccinations
Each year, adults across the country take their children to physicians and urgent care centers for influenza vaccinations. For most people, the common perception is that vaccines – not only for the...
View ArticleWork smart and hard: 5 safety tips for gym enthusiasts
The gym is an excellent place to work out. Not only do gyms offer state-of-the-art exercise equipment, but there are personal trainers available offer support and guidance. However, even with some...
View Article5 tips for a stress-free immunization experience for children
By now most parents are well aware of the myriad benefits of annual flu vaccinations for children. According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu shots reduced pediatric intensive...
View ArticleStay warm and cozy: Indoor safety tips for every winter
According to The Weather Channel, the U.S. is set to face an especially blustery winter for December 2015 through February 2016. Specifically, the Southwest, East Coast and Southern Plains can expect...
View Article5 important safety tips for Thanksgiving
For many, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family and celebrate any number of accomplishments or achievements. Yet so many people don't realize the inherent dangers of the season....
View ArticleMore helpful advice for your annual flu shot
If you followed your doctor's orders this fall, chances are you went ahead and got your influenza vaccination. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this annual shot is...
View ArticlePre-flight tips to keep your family healthy over the holidays
Spending the holidays with loved ones may require packing your suitcase and heading to the airport with your family. According to Airlines for America, the amount of U.S. residents traveling for...
View ArticleHow to stay healthy during your holiday flight
Beyond the heightened chance of getting sick because of traveling, flying in the winter months increases the risk even more, according to Dr. Mark Gendreau, a physician based in Burlington, Vermont....
View ArticleGame’s on: 4 youth hockey tips
There is a subtle change happening across America's youth sports scene. In recent years, as ESPN reported, Pop Warner football – leagues for children ages 5 to 16 – has experienced a 10 percent drop...
View ArticleTips for Keeping Your Child Healthy at Daycare [Infographic]
According to the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics, over 57 percent of children age four and under are enrolled in daycare. While daycare centers provide invaluable aid to...
View ArticleWhen to seek help for a sinus infection
Most adults and some children have had at at least one encounter with a sinus infection. As a result, you probably know how annoying and sometimes painful sinus infections, or sinusitis, can be. With...
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