By Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly Many common household items that wouldn’t normally be considered dangerous may pose serious strangulation or entrapment risks for young children. Please keep the following suggestions in mind when childproofing your home: • Remove drawstrings from... more »

By Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly Many injuries are not threatening and do not require medical attention, but having a well-stocked first aid kit can be important in an emergency. Knowing how to treat minor injuries and having the following basic supplies can make a difference. Some pre-packaged... more »

By Deborah L. Carlson, Ph.D. Many people have questions regarding speech and hearing problems: • What are the most common hearing and speech problems? • Who treats them? • What are the signs of hearing and speech problems? First, let’s look at hearing problems. Over 30... more »

By Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in children in the United States, with more than 3 million cases each year and 55,000 hospitalizations of children under age 5 for dehydration resulting from the infection. Rotavirus infections occur most... more »

By Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly   Periodically, we feel we should update you with facts about the state of children in America. We will give you information, numbers and statistics compiled by the Children’s Defense Fund. The stated mission of the Children’s Defense Fund is... more »

By The Rev Helen W. Appelberg, D.Min. What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “positive aging?” Some might ask, “Do you want me to get excited about living longer to have a whole new set of choices thrown at me about how and where to live my life?” Others would question,... more »