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Being prepared is the first step to staying safe in the outdoors. Before venturing out on your trip, spend some time researching the potential hazards of terrain, weather, and wildlife that you might encounter, and pack items that will promote your safety and comfort.

Whether swimming in the ocean or on a boat in a lake, follow these tips for staying safe by the water.

Follow these tips for a fun and safe excursion, whether playing in a park or hiking up a mountain.

Good fortune favors the well-prepared. Severe weather, wild animals, rugged terrain, and equipment failure all conspire to create or complicate medical hardships that must be diagnosed swiftly and remedied with certainty. However, with some advance preparation, individuals and families planning vacations or outdoor excursions can become familiar with adverse situations and be prepared to handle [...]

Every Thursday, it’s bike-to-school day. Every Thursday, I’m terrified of what might happen. Every Thursday, we triumph upon arrival at our charter school, 2.5 miles from my house.

As I stepped off the platform onto the first mid-air obstacle, 15’ off the ground, I felt what my daughter feels all the time… “I’m scared!”

“Mama, will you play with me?” These six words instantly snap me to attention here, now, in the present. They are usually uttered by my 5-year-old, and usually when I’m buzzing around doing something “important” like cooking, packing or cleaning the litter box.

Mosquitoes bite infants and children more than any other insect. Mosquitoes can transmit dangerous blood-borne illnesses including West Nile Virus, malaria, encephalitis and many other diseases.

Five bug repellents scored high marks for preventing bites, and another did pretty well, but four common choices didn’t make the grade in May 2010 testing by Consumer Reports. As a parent and pediatrician, I want a mosquito and tick repellent that is safe, effective, and easy to use. It also helps if it doesn’t [...]

So the moment of truth arrives.  The reality is, a lot of kids really don’t like and resist applying sunscreen.  I know, I have two boys and sometimes it is a frustrating process.  Patience, as with all things, is key.  So is a bit of understanding and good old fashioned ingenuity.  Here’s a bit of [...]