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Teaching children how to handle emergencies
Emergencies are part of life typically occur without warning. Whether due to a medical situation, a natural disaster, or an unexpected crisis, being prepared ahead of time is the best protection for untoward outcomes for everyone in your family. ...(more)
Red Flags That You Need A New Doctor
When you or a loved one experience a doctor's visit that isn't comfortable and doesn't meet your expectations, it's natural to wonder if you should switch doctors. Knowing the red flags to watch for will be invaluable in helping you make the decision that's right for you and your family....(more)
Teaching our children to unplug in today's digital world
Our kids spend nearly eight hours a day on digital devices. If we don't teach them the importance of regular unplugged living, they will never understand it's value. Instead of reinforcing this lesson during one of the national unplugged events, practice unplugged living regularly as a family. ...(more)
Health Old Wives Talkes: Fact or Myth
"Starve a fever, feed a cold", "Chicken soup will cure your cold", and other popular health sayings have guided families for decades. Here's a run down of the more popular phrases, which ones have an element of truth and which ones are complete myths that should be ignored. ...(more)Children
ADHD Checklist Used by Pediatricians
Determining if your child should receive a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is often difficult. The process involves going over a checklist of possible symptoms with your pediatrician then letting a professional evaluate your child by spending some time with him. An ADHD pediatric diagnosis is the...(more)Safe and Effective Fever Reducers for Children
Most fevers are a natural part of your child's infection-fighting response and should be allowed to run their course. However, a very high fever (over 103 degrees in children) or one that lasts for more than a day or two may cause additional complications. Here are four safe and effective...(more)Better Safe Than Sorry: Stranger Danger for Kids
As a parent, your first priority is to keep your child safe. One way to ensure their safety is to teach them about the risks of interacting with strangers. However the concept of 'stranger danger' is not easy to teach, since you can easily scare children if you approach the...(more)Diseases
A Parent's Guide to Treating Sore Throats in Children
Is your child suffering from a sore throat? If so, finding some relief for them is probably the most important thing on your mind. Keep reading for some helpful advice on treating sore throats in children. ...(more)Common Early Cancer Symptoms in Toddlers
It is important to know about cancer symptoms in toddlers if you are a parent. It may be frightening to consider the idea of your child having cancer, but you should consider it for the future health of your child. Cancer symptoms in toddlers can range from mild to severe....(more)Treatment of Cold Sores in Children
It's often easy to overlook a cold sore, or dismiss it as a side effect of stress. A cold sore, however, is actually a symptom of the herpes virus and should always be treated promptly. Here are some tips for the treatment of cold sores in children....(more)
Dr. Gwenn knew at a young age she wanted to work with kids but it wasn't until a summer college internship at Boston Children's Hospital in the Play Therapy Department that she realized she could m ...Read More
