Important! Flu Fighting Tips

May 19th, 2009 by admin

Families Fighting Flu (FFF), a non-profit organization made up of parents who have all lost a child to seasonal flu.  FFF is dedicated to educating people about the severity of influenza and the importance of vaccinating children against the flu each year.

As a parent, you want to do everything in your power to protect your children.  With the recent H1N1 flu outbreak (initially called “swine flu”), FFF is sharing some important steps that you can take right now to help protect you and your loved ones.

Tips:

  1. Covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. You can even teach your children to cough into their elbows.
  2. Stressing the importance of washing hands often with soap and water. Any alcohol-based hand cleansers are effective as well.
  3. Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces with an appropriate bleach-based solution. As you know, germs can spread by touching infected surfaces and then your eyes, nose or mouth.

Listen to Additional Tips

For more information, please visit www.familiesfightingflu.org.

“Who is This Kid?”

July 3rd, 2008 by admin

Partnership for a Drug-Free America Launches Digital Effort to Help Parents Grasp Teen Behavior and Connect with their Kids

New Study Shows Parents Need the Most Help Talking
About Drugs and Alcohol as Kids Enter Teen Years

NEW YORK, NY,– For every parent of a teenager who has ever wondered “who is this kid?” a new web destination, launched today by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, aims to make answering the question a little bit easier.  Designed to help parents navigate the confusing, often frustrating teen years, “A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain” translates recent scientific findings that shed light on how brain development shapes teens’ behavior and personalities into easy-to-understand tips and tools for parents. Read the rest of this entry »

Kids Can Be So Cruel: Helping Children Cope with Bullying about their Medical Conditions

June 30th, 2008 by admin

By Lisa C. Greene and Foster W. Cline, MD

Jessica is generally a happy kid. But she didn’t look very sunny when she got home from school. So, her mom asked, “How was your day at school sweetheart?”

Jessica’s answer was slow, with some reluctance: “Well, mom, I don’t know…. not so great…. Read the rest of this entry »