Family Bike Safety
000By Michelle LaRowe Whether you are teaching your child to ride a tricycle in your driveway or are headed out for a morning ride along a local bike path (check…
INA and Family Helpers Urges Nannies and Parents to Follow Water Safety Guidelines
000Since the 2010 tragic drowning incident in Long Island, New York, that involved a nanny and the toddler in her care, INA has committed to sending an annual reminder to nannies, parents and agencies…
Sun Safety for Summer
000Summertime is here and most families are quickly transitioning to spending lots of time outdoors. But along with the summer sun, comes special safety concerns. When children spend too much…
Flu Signs and Symptoms
000Unfortunately even with the best hygiene and annual vaccinations, there is no guarantee that your child won’t get the flu. While the flu may mimic a to the untrained eye,…
From ABC to CAB: American Heart Association Announces Changes in CPR Guidelines
000The American Heart Association recently released new guidelines that recommend rearranging the order of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, more commonly known as CPR, by putting chest compressions before mouth-to-mouth. The new guidelines…
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
000Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Results from the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated…
Keeping Kids Safe in the Heat
000As the weather heats up, it’s important to be sure that kids don’t. Babies and young toddlers are extremely vulnerable to heatstroke in hot temperatures as they are less able…
Leaves of Three, Let them Be!
000With the summer approaching children and their caregivers will be spending more and more time outdoors. As you visit playgrounds, go on nature walks and play in the backyard, it’s…
Kids, TV and Day Care
000How much TV do your charges watch? Click here for an interesting article on Kids, TV and Day Care… 000