Is it GER? Or is it GERD? In a recent clinical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasized the importance of distinguishing between young patients with physiologic gastroesophageal reflux, or (GER) from those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GER is defined as the normal passage of gastric contents into the esophagus. GERD includes the [...]
Medical procedures can be terrifying for kids. But thankfully, the days when children were expected to hold still, be brave, and not cause the doctor any extra trouble are fading away. “We know that painful experiences during childhood can have long term effects on children emotionally, psychologically and socially, says Dawn Barcellona, M.D., an emergency [...]
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) impact families in countless ways. But one behavior associated with these disorders is especially troubling. New study findings confirm what parents have been reporting for years: that some children with ASD often place themselves in danger by wandering off, or “eloping.” The greater the severity of the disorder, say researchers, the [...]
Acetaminophen overdoses in children can be life-threatening — but they are avoidable. A recent report from U.S. Poison Control Centers and the American Academy of Pediatrics found that when children are given any pharmaceuticals, medication errors occur nearly 10 percent of the time. Acetaminophen, widely available over the counter and most commonly known as Tylenol, leads [...]
Many children aren’t getting the sleep they need. Lack of sleep has been associated with poor school performance, inattention and hyperactivity, depression, irritability, and now — even obesity. In a study published in the scientific journal Sleep, researchers examined sleep and body mass index (BMI) in twins. They found that sleeping more than nine hours [...]
I was appalled one morning to read a question posted on a national mom-to-mom network site. The writer was describing a serious allergic reaction (including shortness of breath) and instead of calling her doctor (or 911?) she went online to ask other mothers what they thought it was and what they thought she should do. [...]
World Immunization Week began April 21 and will continue on through this week. It’s an attempt to raise awareness of the importance of vaccinations and the role they play in saving lives around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective health interventions and prevents [...]
Although the risk for SCA increases when children with underlying cardiac disorders participate in athletics, SCA can occur at very young ages and also when a child is at rest.
MAY 2013
$6.00Our 2013 directory of Valley aquatics programs — everything from learn-to-swim programs to diving, racing and synchronized swimming!
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April 2013
$6.00Our April 2013 issue features the 2013 Summer Solutions directory — more than 500 day camps in Maricopa County!
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March 2013
$6.00Our March 2013 issue features the 2013 directory of Overnight Camps in Arizona and the Southwest!
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February 2013
$6.00Our February 2013 issue is all about babies! Learn how to begin building your baby’s bookshelf, make your own baby food, find parent/tot classes and Daddy Boot Camps around the Valley. Plus: gifts, gadgets and great new looks for baby.
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January 2013
$6.00It’s our annual pregnancy issue! Learn about the latest trend among expectant parents: “gender-reveal” parties. Plus: Should you bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood?
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December 2012
$6.00Ice hockey in the desert? Our December issue tells you how to get your kids started. Plus, an insider’s tour of the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum. And two terrific holiday crafts your kids will love!
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