It’s hard to not deny that summer is winding down and school is starting. I always find the more my kids dread the start of school the more it means summer was a success. I also have discovered that the angst over a new school year is a facade – most kids truly love getting back to school to see their friends and get back into activities put on hold for a few weeks to months.

On the Pediatrics Now home page you’ll notice all the information you need to help you and your family start the school year off on the right foot. Everything from staying healthy to smart shopping is there. So, tool around and let me know if you have an topic on your mind that you don’t see. Twitter is often the best way to find me: @DrGwenn.

As with the summer,continue to challenge your family to maximize unplugged time when they can. It’s more of a hurdle with school in full swing but it can be done and is truly needed for everyone to stay fresh and energized. They’ll look at you like you have 2 heads at first but the end result will be so powerful for all of you that the next time you’ll find those “i” devices left on the kitchen table without you having to say a word.

Here’s to a productive and healthy school year!

Cheers!

Dr. Gwenn

2011

The Pediatrics Now September update is live and has all the latest information on H1N1 and the Seasonal flu to help you stay informed and up to date.

This month’s highlight’s include:

New School Year, New Flu Season
H1N1 has sure made our lives more complicated, hasn’t it?As if one flu season wasn’t enough now we have H1N1 to contend with. In this month’s Dr. Gwenn Is In, I cover all the highlights of why this year’s flu season is so unique and how you can get your family prepared to ward off the germs already lurking at all of our front doors.

Fox News appearances covering Flu Shot: Fact vs. Fiction and H1N1 Tips for Prevention.

Flu Season Activity Update Hot off the presses H1N1 and Seasonal Flu highlights for the top experts in the fields.

Don’t forget to check out the home page for other updates to Ask Dr. Gwenn, Bug of the Month, and Fit Tips: Small Changes, Big Results.

If you don’t see what you are looking for, let me know! I’ll hunt down the info for you and put it in next month’s update.