As summer begins, you might receive mixed messages about introducing very young children to the pool. Our job is to educate you and your children on the medical community's findings. We support you keeping your child safe and healthy. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against formal swimming lessons until after a child turns four years old. This is because children younger than four years of age have [...]
Diagnosing and treating children with ADHD and anxiety disorders can lead to better academic performance, improved behavior and higher quality of life. So, when a toy hits the market claiming to be a treatment method, and kids love it, what should parents do? School’s out for the summer, and the fidget spinners that irked so many teachers these last few months will soon be whirring [...]
Splash pads are popping up all over the country, and there's a particular appeal in Arizona. These water playgrounds are usually free to the public, located in parks or outdoor shopping malls. Kids exercise and play with other children -- a rare and welcome sight when oppressive heat tends to keep us indoors. Are Splash Pads Safe? As with any other activity you share with your kids, [...]
By now, you've seen it on the news: Don't ever leave your kids (or pets) in a hot car. Children are more vulnerable to heatstroke, a deadly condition that occurs when the body becomes too hot to cool itself off again. In 80 degree weather, a car can heat up to deadly temperatures in just 10 minutes. 80 degree weather is positively chilly compared to [...]
