Spring Safety Tips

Beth Schloss, MDSafety, Spring

As the weather improves, we hope to see more kids going outside to play and stay active. Here are a few tips to keep kids of all ages safe this Spring:

Winter Exercise Activities

Beth Schloss, MDWinter

As the cold weather approaches, we all need to find ways to stay active.  Exercise has numerous physical and mental health benefits for the whole family.  Let’s put down our phones and turn off the TV and get moving as a family! See Dr. Beth’s list of winter exercise ideas for some ways to get fit and stay active! Family … Read More

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Beth Schloss, MDIllness

It’s one of the most dreaded signs to see hanging on the door of your child’s daycare room door – “There has been a case of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in the classroom.”  Nooooo! Hand, Foot, and Mouth  (HFM) Disease is viral infection cause by a Coxsackie virus.  It is a very common childhood viral infection.  Typical symptoms include … Read More

Water Safety

Beth Schloss, MDSafety, Summer

Summer is here and the pools are open!  Let’s grab our swimsuits and sunscreen and go have some fun.  Cooling off on a hot summer day at the pool/lake is always great, but we must remember how to stay safe.  Here are a few reminders of how to keep kids safe near the water: Never leave children alone in or … Read More