Summer is here, but what makes this year more special is that children can now visit and play in parks, lakes, beaches, and woods again. It’s a welcome change from last year. However, with this new freedom comes encounters with insects. Most insects can be a nuisance,...
The sun is out, the days are longer, and the playground is the place to be. While playground activities can benefit a child’s psychological and physical development as well as combat issues like childhood obesity, social anxiety, and improve interactions with others,...
Sports are an easy way to get your child involved in something where they can learn new skills, create new friendships, and develop lifelong values. Playing sports is often more fun for children than the classroom because any learning or challenges are centered around...
Spring is blooming, but so is the allergy season. Allergies are caused by the body’s reaction to potentially harmful substances called “allergens,” which trigger the immune system. Allergies or allergic Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucus membrane that lines the...
Parents, you’ve seen it before. Kids are running around outside, playing sports, and all of a sudden, disaster strikes in the form of a sprained ankle, a bruised elbow, or a torn knee ligament. Sports injuries are common for kids of all ages. They happen, and...
One activity everyone looks forward to during the summer is setting off fireworks. Kids love watching these colorful lights spark up the sky. As fun as fireworks are, they pose a severe threat to your kids. Each July, children and adults come into ExpressCare Urgent...
