Soccer Safety

Soccer Safety

Just like winning takes a full team effort, soccer safety needs players, coaches, officials and families all working together to keep kids safe. Let’s take a look at how to keep players safe before taking the field, while on the field as well as what to do if an...
Potty Training: Dos and Don’ts

Potty Training: Dos and Don’ts

WHEN and HOW does a parent start the potty-training process? Potty readiness is all about your child. There are many unique styles for how to potty train a toddler, which is a good thing because each child is different! Choose what will work best for YOUR family. Get...
How Many Ear Infections Are Too Many?

How Many Ear Infections Are Too Many?

Middle ear infections are the most common cause of earaches in children. Nearly 5 out of every 6 children will experience an ear infection before their third birthday. The infections develop when bacteria or viruses infect fluid that builds up in the middle ear. The...
Protecting your children during RSV/Flu season

Protecting your children during RSV/Flu season

The holidays are here and yes, that also means it is cold and flu season! Two common respiratory viruses circulating are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza A/B (commonly known as the Flu). These and other respiratory viruses typically circulate in the...
Please Team Up For Safety of Flag Football Athletes

Please Team Up For Safety of Flag Football Athletes

As I write this, the inaugural season of high school flag football in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern section has come to an end. During this initial season, I was able to work with some remarkable players and was impressed with their passion...