Archive for category: Summer

Preparing for Hurricane Irene

Preparing for Hurricane Irene

0 / August 25, 2011 3:25 pm

What a wild weather ride it has been in New England lately! First, we get one of the worst tornados of the area. Second, an earthquake occurs in the DC area and is felt throughout Massachusetts. Now, we have Hurricane [...]

When Skunks Invade Backyards

When Skunks Invade Backyards

0 / August 1, 2011 4:43 pm
Let the Heat Wave Begin!

Let the Heat Wave Begin!

0 / July 22, 2011 2:50 pm

This was the temperature my car was reading yesterday:                     Here’s today’s temperature so far:                   Due to the humidity, though, the heat [...]

Ingredients for a Safe and Fun Summer

Ingredients for a Safe and Fun Summer

0 / June 30, 2011 9:32 pm

Summer safety tips on sun, dehydration and bugs.

4th of July Fireworks Best Enjoyed From Afar

4th of July Fireworks Best Enjoyed From Afar

0 / June 30, 2011 7:05 pm

Last weekend, we took our first road trip of the summer and had a wonderful few days. We enjoyed visiting relatives, exploring a new area, swimming, long walks, local cuisine, and ice cream that seemed to melt as soon as it was scooped. We even got to explore some museums and see some fireworks.

Summer Vacation Travel Tool Box

Summer Vacation Travel Tool Box

0 / June 30, 2011 5:00 pm

It’s summer vacation and staycation travel time! Whether staying close to home or traveling to some exotic destination, the sunny, warm weather will beckon us all outside.

Safety Issues with Backyard Trampolines and Water Slides

Safety Issues with Backyard Trampolines and Water Slides

/ June 30, 2011 4:00 pm

It never fails.

In fact, not only can I count on this, so can you:

2 kids + 1 back yard trampoline = injury

The injury can be mild to major and can involved one or both kids but it WILL happen and often includes sprains, contusions, lacerations, head traumas, spinal traumas, dislocations, bumps, bruises and concussions. Safety nets don’t prevent these from happening; they just prevent your kids from getting injured on the ground.

Tanning Beds and Teens Not A Good Mix

Tanning Beds and Teens Not A Good Mix

0 / March 1, 2011 6:09 pm

With Spring around the corner and the sun getting stronger, the urge to tan will overwhelm millions around the globe…including our teens.

Show 26 Preview: Safe and Unplugged Summer Fun!

Show 26 Preview: Safe and Unplugged Summer Fun!

0 / June 23, 2010 7:14 pm

Show 26 Preview: Safe and Unplugged Summer Fun! The “lazy days of summer” are here…finally! Join Dr. Gwenn for the last show until August as she gives you all the information you need to have a fun, healthy, safe and [...]

Amusement Park Adventure For Fun and Safety

Amusement Park Adventure For Fun and Safety

/ June 15, 2010 8:00 pm

Have you seen the new Six Flags ad recently? Talk about a catchy way of getting us Metro-Westers out of our niche and heading west!