Featured, Your Doctor
Healthy Life Begins With Individual Changes
With the federal health reform bill inching closer to becoming a true law, it's still up for debate whether it will begin to put a dent in turning around our very confusing health care system.
Featured, Technology & Digital Life
Healthy Media Use Resolutions for New Year
I read a blog post not long ago that suggested we should all check our email only twice a day. Twice a day? Is that even possible? It may not seem possible but it sure is needed. Believe it our not, despite our over connected lives and reliance on technology for everything, we actually need some unplugged time alone and as a family.
Bug Of The Month, Featured, Infections & Immunizations
Bug of the Month: RSV Infection or Bronchiolitis
Technical Names: RSV Bronchiolitis NickNames: RSV, wheezing virus What it is: viral infection of the small airways of the lung; can cause a true viral pneumoniaas well. Typical Ages for Illness: All ages; most severe in young and premature infants and children with heart and lung problems including congenital heart disease and asthma. Interesting fact: all kids become infected [...]
Featured, Seasonal Issues
Frostbite and Frostnip: what you need to know
Last year's record setting snowfall did little to curb our enthusiasm when this season's first snowflakes fell in early November. With snow barely touching the ground, New Englanders of all ages rushed to find their winter clothes and prepare for endless outdoor adventures.
Fit Tips
Fit Tips: 3 Common Myths Keeping You From True Health!
Posted on 15 January 2010
Each January, people of all ages resolve to be more fit, eat healthier and dabble in some new and exciting hobbies that have been shelved for far too long. Living by the food, fitness and fun construct is what actually fuels our souls and isn't such a bad way to live if we have some moderation and restraint for each area. Continue Reading
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Parenting & Family
Q&A: Toddler Sleep & Military Parents: Is there a connection?
Posted on 08 January 2010
Dear Dr. Gwenn: My daughter is 3 ½ years old. I just spent the last year raising her alone while my husband was in Korea. Since we are a military family, our lives change every so often when it has to. Lately our daughter takes up to 3 hours to go to sleep, we have left her by herself and we have to take her back into her room at least 6 times. We’ve tried reading stories in her bed and staying in her room until she falls asleep. On occasion, she has lain in our bed for hours before falling asleep. Continue Reading
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Seasonal Issues, Sports & Fitness
Preparing for Winter Fun
Posted on 29 December 2009
Do you know what preparing for a ski vacation and getting your children off to school during the freezing winter months have in common? More than you may think! Not only are the elements the same - ice/snow/wind/cold, but the dangers and the precautions needed are really the same. Yet our expectations for how we dress our children are somehow very different. If your family is anything like mine, they look far from artic warriors when they head off to school but could be mistaken for Eskimos on the slopes. Continue Reading
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Reviews
Game Review: Flapdoodle
Posted on 18 December 2009
Marketed as a game of "totally silly nonsensical fun" can make one wonder if that is really possible with kids of all ages and often stressed out adults. After playing this game with my family, as well as visiting friends and family over the holidays, I can tell you for a fact it is possible! Continue Reading
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