Oct 6, 2024 | Health Tips
Sweater weather and pumpkin-flavored everything is upon us. So is finding that perfect Halloween costume for trick-or-treating. While make-believe scares are the order of the season, real ones aren’t so fun for parents. Take some of the spooky danger out of the season...
Sep 22, 2024 | Health Tips
In Colorado’s dry air, a sore throat in the morning isn’t uncommon, especially during the winter when home heating makes the air particularly dry. If your child wakes up with throat pain, the first step is to have them drink some water. Often, hydration is enough to...
Jul 1, 2024 | Health Tips
From the playground to the splash zone, kids need some serious sun defense! Even when SPF (Sun Protection Factor) has been applied, kids can turn into mini-lobsters in as little as 15 minutes. This summer, we want to arm parents with the know-how to handle a...
Jul 1, 2024 | Health Tips
The West Nile Virus has become a permanent fixture in the Northern Colorado ecosystem. This blood-borne virus is transmitted by mosquitoes that are active between dusk and dawn. While 80 percent of WNV-infected individuals show no symptoms, about 1 in 150 experience...
May 6, 2024 | Asthma/Allergies, Health Tips, Infographic, Safety Tips
Believe it or not, spring is finally here in Northern Colorado, temperatures are beginning to rise and warmer days are more frequent! If your child has asthma, however, this can be a tough time as pollen counts rise which can lead to more intense asthma symptoms. Keep...
May 1, 2024 | Health Tips, Pediatric Urgent Care, Safety Tips
Whether you are a first-time parent or a seasoned professional, it’s always a good idea to brush up on your child proofing knowledge. We want you and your children to be safe, so we put together a list of tools that make child-proofing your home easy. 1. Child Safety...
