Warm weather provides opportunities for summer fun for families, but it also brings some safety risks that many parents and caregivers may have never considered. On the Pulse shares reminders to help keep young children safe from window falls and illness or death from being left in a hot car.
Summer fun includes gathering outdoors at picnics, barbecues and cookouts. These events are a time for bonding with friends and family while sharing food and making memories. A little preparation and attention to safety can help ensure the gatherings leave your family content and well rather than sick or injured. While food safety is crucial […]
The first day of summer marks a season when kids often spend more time at the homes of friends and other family members. Before children head off for playdates or childcare in another home, parents often ask common safety questions about the house their child will be visiting like “Who else will be home?” “Are […]
Parents and children who have bike helmets and wear them for every ride are off to a good start. But do the helmets fit correctly? Proper helmet fit is vitally important in protecting against head injury whether riding through the neighborhood or commuting to school or work. A quick look around town reveals that many […]
Warmer weather is cause for celebration in the Pacific Northwest, and many families choose to get outside to beat the heat and enjoy nature. If your activities take you on or near the water, use extra caution this time of year as water temperatures are very cold even when air temperatures are warm. Melting mountain […]
Medicines can do a lot of good, but they can cause harm if they get in the wrong hands or are used the wrong way. This is true for both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. To be sure that medicines are both safe and effective, it’s crucial to follow dosing and safety rules. On the Pulse […]
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, symbolizing courage, kindness and good fortune. While specific celebrations vary across Asian cultures, including Vietnam where they’ll welcome the Year of the Cat, many practices emphasize family and reuniting with relatives. The new year is also a great time to recommit to healthy habits — and try some […]
As featured in Good Growing Studies consistently show that less than half of all school-age kids get enough sleep most weeknights. While the most recognized consequence of inadequate sleep is daytime sleepiness, children commonly manifest their sleepiness as irritability, behavioral problems, learning difficulties and poor academic performance. Some sleep disruptions are normal and are connected […]
The new year is an ideal time for parents to renew their commitment to using positive reinforcement with their children. Positive reinforcement includes specific and immediate praise when spotting a child doing something kind or helpful. This kind of approach is also particularly beneficial if the action is the opposite of a problem behavior that […]
Winter can be a blue time of year for people of all ages, particularly as the days get shorter, darker and colder. These ‘winter blues’ can include feeling seasonally sad, irritable or fatigued, and can sometimes cause a decline in mood and motivation. While it’s normal for all children to experience emotional ups and downs, […]
