From the American Academy of Pediatrics; A child left in a hot car–or who gets into an unlocked vehicle unnoticed–can die of heat stroke very quickly. Dozens of U.S. children lose their lives this way each year. But these tragedies … Read more
From the American Academy of Pediatrics; On any other day of the year, would you hand your child matches or a flaming candle to play with? Probably, a hard no. You work so hard all year long to keep your … Read more
The AAP has released new guidelines that fine-tune our understanding of how quickly to release kids to light exercise & returning to school. We still know that rest and reduced load are key, but we no longer relegate kids with … Read more
Recent research confirms what we have long thought – rear-facing car seats are best for kids. Carseat manufacturers have been accommodating these rules for a while now, and children can safely stay in rear-facing seats upwards of 40 pounds. Sometimes … Read more
It’s Almost Pool Time! Water Safety Reminders for Families After a long winter season of rain and cloudy skies, Austinites are ready for spring and warm weather. Before you know it we’ll be jumping into pools and enjoying all of … Read more
