LiveSmart: Avoid the “Summer Slide” – Make Time for Reading This Summer
On average, kids can lose up to two months of learning over the summer. Learn how to close the gap with a focus on reading playing a role in summertime fun. [...]
Dr. Mark Osborn
WTEN: HPV vaccination rates up among New York adolescents
WTEN/News10 spoke to Mark Osborn, M.D. about rising HPV vaccination rates in adolescents. [...]
LiveSmart: AAP, CDC Approve Childhood Vaccination Schedule for 2022
The AAP and CDC recently approved the childhood vaccination schedule for 2022, with one change from 2021. [...]
LiveSmart: Trick or Treat! Simple Safety Tips for a Happy Halloween
While Halloween may look a little more normal this year, it is still wise to take precautionary measures to ensure safety and fun memories for everyone. [...]
LiveSmart: Just Try One Bite! Managing Mealtime Battles with Kids
Power struggles around food can be reduced when both the parent and child understand their very different roles at mealtime. [...]
LiveSmart: Take Simple Steps to Banish Head Lice
Although COVID continues to remain top-of-mind, parents may find the return of students to school also means a call about head lice. [...]
LiveSmart: Back to School Means Up-to-Date Vaccinations for Kids
Whether your child is learning in-person, remotely, or even a combination of the two, New York state law requires all students entering school grades kindergarten through 12 to be vaccinated against a variety of illnesses. [...]
LiveSmart: Play it Safe at the Playground this Summer!
By following a few basic safety rules, you can ensure a trip to the playground is a fun one - and not one that ends with a visit to the ER. [...]
LiveSmart: Ensure Your Kids’ Vaccinations Are Up-to-Date for Good Health
There is no question school is going to look vastly different this fall than when kids headed home in March during the height of the COVID pandemic. What hasn't changed is the importance of them being up-to-date with their immunizations. [...]
LiveSmart: Sheltered at Home? Be Aware of Common, Hidden Toxins
Families have been sheltering-in-place all across the country in response to the COVID pandemic, doing their best to reduce their exposure and maintain social distancing. With more time spent at home, be mindful of those hazards of which you might not be aware. [...]
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