prevention

Not all childhood falls can be prevented, but many can be. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Prevent Childhood Falls

Protect Your Child from Injury Due to Falls Some falls are just part of childhood. Learning to walk and nursing scraped knees are milestones that few kids escape. But more serious tumbles – from beds, stairs, playground equipment and windows – are often the most easily prevented.
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Tree pollen and mold are the primary allergens during the springtime

Sneezing Season

Mild Weather Could Mean Early Allergies For large sections of the country, the mild winter weather has meant that March did not come in like a lion this year. For most people, those warmer winter temperatures have meant a break from home heating bills and a chance to get an early
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So far this year, 18 children have died in hot cars. (Photo: Texas Chidrens Blog)

Hot, Hot, Hot

Children & Hot Cars a Deadly Combination Nearly 700 children have lost their lives over the last 20 years in the United States as a result of being left in or playing in a hot car. At last count, the total in the U.S. this year is 18. National Heat Stroke Prevention Day is a
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