First Aid/Health
Do You Know How Much Sugar Our Kids Really Get?
Mary Poppins famously said that “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” But unfortunately, sugar has become a huge problem with children. An occasional piece of candy quickly adds more sugar to what’s already a surprisingly high amount in what we think are...
Sports Related Kids Injuries – Know the Stats
It’s been common knowledge for years that one of the best activities for children is playing some form of sports. Between the lessons learned about teamwork, commitment and resolve as well as the benefits of exercise, it’s easy to see why 30 million children and teens...
Don’t Let Your Child’s Broken Bone Break Your Heart
When your little darling has an accident that results in an X ray and a confirmed fracture or break, you’re most likely worried about their pain. But then, the doctor says, “He needs to rest and be still for three weeks.” And you think, “Oh crap!” What about all the...
How to Handle a Kid’s Fever
The winter has arrived and that means holidays, snow days, hot chocolate—and flu! This is, of course, flu season and if you haven’t already gotten flu shots for yourself and your whole family, then you definitely need to take care of that ASAP. But even with a flu...
To Flu or Not To Flu
Yep! It’s that time of year again… Fall just started so what is right around the corner? No, I’m not talking about Christmas. Although doesn’t it seem like the stores are putting out xmas decorations earlier and earlier every year! Oh vey... Anyways, if you have...
My Top 7 Must Have Baby Items
One of the most exciting things about having a baby is all the new and cool baby products that you get to start shopping around for. It is so fun, and overwhelming at the same time, to walk into a baby store and seeing aisle after aisle of things to get. But it...
My Most Horrifying Playground 911 Call
Parks and playground structures are an essential part of parenting life. Not only is it a place you can take your kids to go hang out so that they aren’t cooped up inside all day long but it’s also a place that is FREE and the kids love it. It’s also the perfect...
PreparaKit Teams Up With City Health Agency to Promote Highway Safety
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” ~ unknown Wouldn’t it be great if things always went as planned and nothing unexpected happened in our day to day lives, especially when we have little kids in tow? As you and I both know, that is hardly ever the...
Is Your Child At Risk For Choking?
It’s a scary event. Seeing your child in distress, not breathing, turning a different color. As a First Responder (Police, Firefighter, Ambulance), we dread those critical pediatric calls. You can ask any First Responder that runs any 911 calls involving children is a...
Children’s Health Issues: Abrasions, Cuts and Scratches
Sometimes abrasions, cuts and scratches result in dire consequences if they aren’t taken care of at the right time. Children run around the house and drop vases and other glass material, which can result in scratches or cuts. Outdoor activities should be supervised...