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A chance to get to know your providers Lars and his husband Michael love to travel. Recently they have been to Japan and Croatia. They are pictured here in Puerto Vallarta. Lars performed at the Super Bowl in 1982. He is on the far right in this picture. The whole video can be seen on here on YouTube. He can be seen during “Surfin’ in the USA” holding a blond woman on a surfboard and right at the completion of the song. Lars and Michael adopted Daisy, a King Charles ... [Read More]
Archives for December 2020
WINTER OUTDOOR SAFETY
Safety tips for outdoor sports and play OUTDOOR GEAR HELMET Helmets need to be SPORTS SPECIFIC. A bike helmet is not appropriate to be worn skiing. Your ski or snowboard helmet should be professional fitted at a ski center. Your child’s goggles should be tried on at the same time to ensure a proper fit with both pieces of equipment. For sledding a ski or snowboard helmet is preferred but a bike helmet is acceptable. For ice skating, a ski, snowboard or bike helmet is ... [Read More]
HOLIDAY SAFETY
KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON MAGNETS Avoid toys with small or high-powered magnets. If ingested magnets can cause life threatening injury to the gastrointestinal tract. If your child swallowed magnets contact us immediately. Symptoms can include abdominal pain and vomiting. WATER BEADS Water beads are also known as gel beads or polymer beads. These beads absorb water and can swell to over 200 times their original size (meaning up to tennis ball size). ... [Read More]
FEVER
Friend or Foe? FEVER REDUCERS Acetaminophen (brand names Tylenol or Feverall) Acetaminophen is a fever and pain reducer that is sold over the counter. It comes in infant and children’s syrups (these are the same concentrations), chewable tablets, orally disintegrating tablets or powders, suppositories, capsules and tablets. Do not give Tylenol to a child less than 3 months old without discussing with your provider first. Your child’s dose is based on their weight. ... [Read More]
