As we leave summer behind and enter fall, the coronavirus continues to spread as social distancing and sheltering in place guidelines have been relaxed. But people are still testing positive, being hospitalized, and dying from the virus. As the pandemic continues, one of the biggest questions and concerns is whether or not your children will [...]
April showers may bring beautiful May flowers, but those budding springtime flowers can also aggravate your child’s asthma. This can make it a tough season for some. Childhood asthma is actually pretty common, with about 6 million cases reported by the Center of Disease Control. Parents, if you think your child has asthma, Hospitality Health [...]
Our eyes are the windows to our soul. We use them to smile, cry and to take in the things play an important role in our daily lives. Because they are very delicate and can be easily injured or damaged, we should treat them with care and be aware of the environment that we are [...]
Childproofed homes and quality-perfected baby equipment have become the hallmark of modern millennium parenting. Hence, child safety standards have come a long way in the past few decades. It may seem like we have gone a bit overboard with safety stuff. But remember it’s better to be over-prepared than under-prepared, especially when it comes to [...]
Watching children grow up and develop their own styles and personalities can be such a wonderful and joyous experience. However, if your child is starting puberty, parents can find it challenging or awkward to talk about sex and other “adult” topics with their kids. Usually boys and girls fully mature by age 18, but some [...]
Summer is here, and if you plan on hitting the pool or beach, safety is always a concern— especially when it comes to kids. We’ve come to rely on floating devices to keep our kids safe and provide some peace of mind so we can all relax a little more around the pool. But do [...]
If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve probably heard about a serious illness that is linked to COVID-19 and primarily affects children – Kawasaki disease. Although the disease is still classified as rare, cases have been popping up in Montreal, Quebec, New York, and Louisiana. Should parents be worried? Are the recent cases of Kawasaki [...]
Paint chips, choking hazards, burns— there are lots of things to watch out for when you have little ones. Luckily, parents have become more educated about toy safety. But because kids today have more toys than ever, it can be challenging to stay on top of which toys are safe and which aren’t. Fortunately, most [...]
Now that you’re home with the kids 24-7, you have more time to work with them on developing good habits and eliminating others, like thumbsucking. Thumbsucking is a natural instinct that infants use to soothe themselves. Pediatricians claim it is one of the most common habits that kids pick up. But thumbsucking can easily become [...]
Young children get sick more frequently than adults because their immune systems aren’t developed. Having an immature immune system means they are prone to viral infections, which can cause fevers. Naturally, parents will worry when fevers hit high temperature. But did you know that you don’t have to take your child to the doctor every [...]
