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Summer Safety Tips
By: Abigail Ancherico, Guest Contributor Summer is a time for playing outside, soaking up the bright sun and cooling off in the pool. But with outdoor activities come several safety precautions that...
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Become a Merrimack Valley Mom Blogger!
We have decided to extend our contest to recruit six new bloggers for the Merrimack Valley Moms Blog! All mothers in the Merrimack Valley area of Massachusetts are invited to enter. Selected moms will...
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I Survived Last Winter
By: Sue Anganes This was a long winter, and I can’t wait for the warm spring weather to emerge. I went back through some photos to remember how I survived the cooped up days at home. For those who...
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Pediatric Headaches
Kristen Padulsky, CPNP is one of Floating Hospital for Children’s pediatric neurology specialists who have a particular focus on headaches. Here, she answers some common questions about pediatric...
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Pediatric ENT
Mark Vecchiotti, MD, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children, and Andrew Scott, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Tufts Medical Center, answer some...
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The Value of Finding Time
By: Dawn Thompson I always knew that time was precious, but never quite realized how valuable it really was. Now, I’m not just talking about time in general. I realize my time is valuable in terms of...
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Fun, Family-Friendly Fall Activities
By: Rebecca Stephenson, Guest Contributor Coming up with activities for the whole family can be difficult when cold weather sets in. Thankfully, the Merrimack Valley has a ton of exciting fall events...
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Autism in Kids
According to the National Institutes of Health, three to six children out of every 1,000 will have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and males are four times more likely to be affected than females....
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Treating Rare Illnesses in Children
By: Dr. Mark Gilchrist, Chief of Pediatrics at Lowell General Hospital One of the great things about pediatrics is that for the most part, children get better over time. This of course, is in stark...
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Pediatric Concussions: Understanding Concussions and Their Effects
According to the Centers For Disease Control an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year. About 75 percent of TBIs that occur annually are...
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George the Everlasting Caterpillar
By: Dawn Thompson I have always been a “puppy person” Even when my pooches got big and old like little bears, I still called them my pup! When I was younger, my parents had cats and various stray...
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Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Vaccinations for children are a critical part of their healthy development. However, many questions have arisen surrounding these shots over the last few years. Parents wonder when, and sometimes if,...
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And That’s The TOOTH
By: Kristen Eriksen I have worked quite a bit with children, and have found that there is a lot that you can predict about the first and next steps in their development. Since my kids are twins, there...
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The Dog Days of Summer
By: Dawn Thompson We got Ozzy from an animal shelter when he was just one year old. Although he enjoyed spending time with us, he really liked “hiding” out in his den. After training him and taking...
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Healthy Eating Tips
“Diet” isn’t a word you typically want to associate with a child; however, its true meaning is “way of life” and that is what the Children’s Center for Youth Wellness teaches youth and families....
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An ALARMING Discovery
By: Dawn Thompson For the past couple of years, I have been involved with different community groups dedicated to emergency preparedness. Although they each have a different role, all of the...
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Summer Safety Tips
Summer is a time, especially for children, to enjoy the beautiful weather playing and socializing outside. Whether they are participating in organized sports or playing in the yard, we must keep their...
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Lucky Duck
By: Dawn Thompson When I was a kid, I remember coming home from school one day and it was “OFFICIALLY” summer. Although it had been warm out all week, that was the day our mom unpacked the shorts and...
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Lyme Disease
By: Sue Anganes For most of us who have been cooped up all winter, spring is a welcome time to start spending a lot of time outdoors. Unfortunately, Lyme disease is prevalent in our New England area....
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Growing Up Overnight!
By: Dawn Thompson It seems like only last week, Dylan was a couple of pounds smaller and almost an inch shorter than he is today. Come to think of it, it was just last week! After a growth arrest for...
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