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

Common Respiratory Illnesses in Children Such As Asthma, Bronchiolitis, Croup and Pneumonia

by Joanne Haley RN, CPEN on August 06, 2020

Asthma, bronchiolitis, croup and pneumonia – Recognizing and responding to early signs of respiratory illnesses in children is key to proper care... Read full article

Top 5 Winter Resorts for Families in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2020

by 2020 Family Favorites on August 01, 2020

Here are the 2020 Top 5 Winter Resorts for Families as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England: ... Read full article

Top 5 Summer Resorts for Families in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2020

by 2020 Family Favorites on August 01, 2020

Here are the 2020 Top 5 Summer Resorts for Families as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England: ... 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

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

Pitch Perfect: Favorite Family Campgrounds

on April 15, 2020

Tent? No tent? Yurt? Cabin? RV? Camping these days comes as individually tailored as you’d like—you can even dial your wilderness experience up or down depending on how close you prefer to sleep to nature—but whatever you choose, it all comes to down... Read full article

Hoverboard Safety for Kids

by Tracey Sutherland, cPNP on April 06, 2020

Safety advice from Boston Children's Hospital on Hoverboard safety... Read full article