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Opposites
By: Kristen Eriksen My husband, Paul, and I are probably a great example of how “opposites attract”. When we got married, we decided to write our own vows. I worked very hard to be sure I said what I...
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So Much To Learn, So Little Time!
By: Kristen Eriksen Okay, so you are having a baby! Such an exciting time! Here at Lowell General (and at every area hospital) there are many classes you can take in preparation for the birth of your...
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Creating a Fire Escape Plan
By: Jessica Del Llano Photo Credit: Eric Sciacca On the evening of Saturday, January 5, a fire ripped through Building 4 of the Woodcrest Condomiums in Chelmsford. Two lives were lost, several more...
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About Breastfeeding
By: Kristen Eriksen My last blog was about teaching parents about caring for themselves and their babies while hospitalized. This time, I want to talk about breastfeeding. I am not going to reinforce...
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Homemade Laundry Soap
By: Amy Dienta Recently, I’ve been switching all my store bought cleaners and soaps to more natural cleaners. I’ve starting making our laundry soap myself. We have been using the same batch for 6...
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Teddy’s Big Week
By: Sue Anganes My son, Teddy, turned twelve this month. He had been anxiously waiting for this momentous birthday, and there was no way he was going to let it pass by without having something...
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Simple, Low Fat, 2-Ingredient Pancakes!!
By: Amy Dienta I’m in love- with pancakes!! And these pancakes are even better – they have less then 100 calories and only 4 grams of fat! Here’s the simple recipe: Ingredients: 1 large ripe banana 2...
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Night Time Routine
By: Amy Dienta My oldest son just turned 10 in December and he is almost taller then me! He’s going to graduate elementary school in June and go to middle school in the fall. He’s growing up so fast,...
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In The Right Place
By: Dawn Thompson I believe that EVERYTHING happens for a reason – even if we do not see the whole picture at once or ever know what that reason is. This week, some things came together and made me...
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Leprechauns And The Easter Bunny
By: Kristen Eriksen I like to give the twins little tokens now and then as incentives for good behavior. Call them little bribes, but sometimes it really works. I typically have some gum and...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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