Home Safety Child and Baby Proofing Your Home

by Maria F. McMahon, PNP-AC/PC on October 06, 2020

Important advice for parents and grandparents welcoming a new child in to the home for baby proofing and home safety... Read full article

Button Battery Safety - Lithium Coin Batteries Poise Health Risks to Children

on September 06, 2020

Keeping children and kids safe with button sized lithium batteries can be a challenge with young inquisitive minds seeing shiny, sparkly smooth items perfect to try in the mouth.... Read full article

Child Accidental Medication Overdose

by Meg McCabe on July 06, 2020

Helping to prevent accidental medication overdose by children... Read full article

Bicycle and Scooter Helmet Safety

by Barbara DiGirolamo, M.Ed, BA, CPSTI on June 05, 2020

Spring is in the air and it is time to remind everyone to ensure children are taking the proper steps for a safe bicycle ride! Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind to prepare for this much anticipated time of year!... Read full article

Massachusetts Berry Picking Guide

on June 01, 2020

There’s nothing quite like the first bite of a strawberry when we enter berry season. Not only is berry picking (or even just picking up a crate at a nearby farm stand) a wonderful way to support local farmers, it gives us the ability to show our ...... Read full article

Helping to Prevent Injuries While Under The Care of a Babysitter or Caregiver

by Ryan Gagnon, BSN, RN, CPEN on May 06, 2020

Avoiding common accidents to babies and toddlers while under the supervision of a babysitter or caregiver... Read full article

Hand Washing and Wedding Rings

on April 15, 2020

YES, we know, wash away those hands and fingers for 20 seconds multiple times a day. But, after so much hand washing, my ring finger became irritated around my wedding rings. ... Read full article

Most Common Injuries Seen in the ER and How to Prevent Them

by Deirdre Farrelly on April 15, 2020

Children are curious and sometimes that curiosity can lead to injury. There are many different reasons to visit the emergency room with your child but injury is at the top of the list. Given that avoiding the emergency room at all costs is... Read full article

Sports Safety & Injury Prevention

on April 15, 2020

Since school started in September, many children have been leaving their classrooms for fields, rinks and courts to practice for a sports team. Whether it’s soccer in the fall, hockey in the winter, or tennis in the spring, participating in sports is... Read full article

Avoid Tick Troubles

on April 15, 2020

Yippee, the weather is nice outside! Yikes, we need to think about ticks!... Read full article