Sunscreen and Sunglasses Ahhh, spring. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining (in between the rain and random snow!), the sunburns are burning. Wait, what?! Yes, it’s true! We start to see lots of sun-related skin conditions, most commonly sunburns, in the spring. Often, we parents (myself included) simply forget the sun protection as we have been cooped up indoors … Read More
There are currently several local outbreaks of measles across the country, including Ashtabula and Knox counties in Ohio (ODH Press Release). Currently there are no active cases in Franklin County. Hilliard Pediatrics’ physicians are monitoring the situation and are in communication with infectious disease doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for the latest information and updates.What is Measles? Measles is a … Read More
Winter is a time of joy, family, and holidays. Snowball fights, sledding, and ice skating are favorite activities of kids and parents alike, and when done safely can be a great form of cold-weather exercise! Read on for some winter safety tips to keep your family happy and healthy this season.Bulky coats have no place in car seats! Little ones … Read More
With Autumn quickly approaching, here are some fall safety tips to keep in mind as the temperatures drop and the days get shorter!
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:
Fireworks and sparklers cause 1000s of injuries to children and teens every year in the United States. Small bottle rockets and sparklers cause many injuries despite their small size. Please follow local laws. Do not allow children to play with or light fireworks and sparklers. Older teens using fireworks should be supervised by adults and practice good safety guidelines (keep … Read More
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: Drowning is the leading cause of … Read More
