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October 23, 2020
Feeling Too Old for a Pediatrician? Tips for Young Adults Seeking Adult Care
Need to see a doctor but feeling too old to ask your parents to make an appointment? By taking a few simple steps, you can ensure that you are able to take care of yourself, become more independent and remain healthy as you grow older. Here’s the steps you can take with the help of your parents.
September 28, 2020
Masks and Kids: What You Need to Know
Nilgun Zimakas, MD, a pediatrician with UVM Children’s Hospital, gives us guidance on how to talk to your children about mask wearing.
September 28, 2020
Back to School: Bus, Bike and Car Safety During COVID-19
As educators and parents prepare for children to return to school safely during COVID-19, there are new anxiety-inducing concerns facing families. While much of the discussion has focused on what happens inside school, it’s important to consider safety precautions when traveling to and from school.
September 28, 2020
Helping Your Child Cope During COVID-19
While available evidence indicates that most children are not at higher risk for COVID-19, there are plenty of challenges facing parents and families during the pandemic. Read UVM Medical Center's tips for supporting your child during this time.
September 28, 2020
How to Raise Confident, Flexible Kids
Parents have been asking what it takes to ensure they do a good job parenting their children - especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lewis First, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at The University of Vermont Children's Hospital, provides advices on how to build resiliency in your child.
August 31, 2020
Helping Your Child Get Used to Masks
Wearing masks or cloth face coverings is an important way to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect our community, but this can be challenging for children. Read the Q&A and watch the video.
August 31, 2020
Child Water Safety: Four Steps to Prevent Drowning
Seventy percent of children age 4 and under who drown were not expected to be at or in the water, according to a study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Read what you can do to keep kids safe.
August 7, 2020
Miracle Micro-Preemie Triplets Overcome the Odds
After four long months in the NICU, the DeShane family and their miracle care team got these triplets home to meet their siblings. Read the remarkable story of births that spanned days, months, years and decades.
June 18, 2020
Raising Children to be Anti-Racist: Advice for White Families
Many parents are looking for ways to teach their children the importance of seeking out diverse people, ideas, and experiences while learning, themselves, that the goal is equitable treatment for our Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities. Here is advice from one of our pediatric child psychologists.
June 15, 2020
ATV Injury Cases Triple at UVM Medical Center Prompting Safety Warning
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are a popular recreational activity and they can be a useful tool for those who own large areas of land or farms, however the UVM Medical Center reports a threefold increase in ATV-related injuries in the Emergency Department this season.
June 12, 2020
Bouncing and Playing in the Backyard, Safely
Trampolines and bounce houses are fun and present a great way for kids to expend all that extra energy, but they come with risks. Learn basic ground rules to follow to reduce the risk of serious injury.
May 6, 2020
Video Visits: See Your Child’s Doctor From Home
While in-person visits are encouraged for those who need to be seen in person, such as a young infant or toddler who needs to be measured, examined in person, and/or vaccinated, the University of Vermont Health Network has significantly expanded video conferencing to allow families to access their child’s health care professional.
April 23, 2020
Child Stress During the Pandemic
Lewis First, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at University of Vermont Children's Hospital, helps children and their families reduce fears and anxieties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 16, 2020
Parent Stress During the Pandemic
Dealing with COVID-19 on an ongoing basis can be stressful and a high-stress environment has been associated with an increased risk of domestic violence and child abuse. Here are some tips to make your home as stress-free as possible for you and your children.
March 26, 2020
Social Distancing…With Children
If you are feeling overwhelmed, or at a loss as to what you can do to keep your children occupied while practicing social distancing, Safe Kids Vermont is here to help with tips for free activities that will keep you safe, healthy and only require what you already have around your home. Get tips for free activities with your kids.