Triple Digits, Smart Decisions
As temperatures soar into triple digits, parents and caregivers are encouraged to stay vigilant and follow expert guidance. Pediatric experts at Valley Children’s are urging parents and caregivers to take…
Fall Back Without Falling Apart: A Busy Parent’s Guide to the Time Change
As if managing multiple kids’ schedules wasn’t challenging enough, here comes the end of Daylight Saving Time! While others celebrate getting an extra hour of sleep, we busy parents don’t…
Car Seat Safety Tips
With September being Baby Safety Month, it’s a great time to brush up on car seat safety. It’s important to remember that safety recommendations can change. Keep up-to-date and stay…
Bounce “Forward” After Baby
Having a baby is one of the most magical experiences a woman can ever go through. However, once the baby is born, you might face particular challenges you never had…
Wildfire Smoke Safety Tips
California Poison Control System (CPCS), the largest single provider of poison control services in the U.S., has issued a warning about the dangers of wildfire smoke for children and adults…
Start a Garden—Make it a Lesson!
Not only do I firmly believe that gardening gives children a greater appreciation for nature, but I believe that the garden can be a classroom and a great way to…
The Basics of Flu Prevention
Flu season comes around every year, and every year it causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths. Even otherwise healthy people can…
Managing your Child’s Winter Skin Issues
Seasonal weather changes can wreak havoc on your little one’s skin. As temperatures drop and the wind whips up, skin can lose water and natural oils more quickly than normal.…
Feeding a Preemie in the NICU
When your baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), so much of what is happening both to and around your preemie can feel out of your control. The…
Workout Buddies – At Any Age & Stage
It can feel like a struggle to fit in your workout with your kids, but fear not–your kids can become your workout buddies (and even assets to your workouts). Get…