PAF NEWS & ARTICLES

Preventing Hot Car Deaths – Check the Back Seat!

Preventing Hot Car Deaths – Check the Back Seat!

Everyone Can Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths Did you know? Over the past 25 years, more than 950 children have died of heatstroke because they were left in a hot car. It’s important for everyone to understand that children are more vulnerable to heatstroke and that all...

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Support Piper’s Angels Foundation

Support Piper’s Angels Foundation

80 mile Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis Family and Friends, Please help Alex Mijares support Piper's Angels Foundation by making a donation through my fundraising page for Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis 2022. Even a small donation will help me achieve my goal! The process...

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How to Talk With Your Child About the War in Ukraine

How to Talk With Your Child About the War in Ukraine

​By: David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP The war in Ukraine is distressing to all of us. Children and teens are wondering what has happened and what may happen next. Like adults, they are better able to cope with upsetting news and images when they understand more about the...

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Your Child’s First Phone: Are They Ready?

Your Child’s First Phone: Are They Ready?

By: Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP Deciding when to give your child their first phone can be a source of anxiety. Smartphones, in particular, offer a portal to the internet, apps and social media. You may not feel your child is ready for that much access to the digital...

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Getting Fit Doesn’t Have to Put Your Kids in Danger

Getting Fit Doesn’t Have to Put Your Kids in Danger

This time of year, many of us are working out more to reach New Year’s resolutions, shed extra winter weight, or get ready for spring and summer activities. Motorized treadmills, spinning stationary bikes, and heavy weight sets might be just what you need to reach...

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Tips for Happy Holidays

Tips for Happy Holidays

Whether you’re traveling by car, or train or plane, coming home for the holidays is exciting. Before you pack up the car and bundle up the kids, put the turkey and pies in the oven – or whatever else is on your list before you go – here are five quick tips to help you...

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Parents and Teens Work Together to Stay Safe on the Road

Parents and Teens Work Together to Stay Safe on the Road

You are your child’s best role model. From  the moment he is born, your child is watching you interact with the world and make choices. There is no question that parents and guardians are important sources for creating safe teenage drivers. National Teen Driver Safety...

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The ABCs of Safe Sleep for Your Baby

The ABCs of Safe Sleep for Your Baby

You can see this scene all over the country: retail stores showing cribs and bassinets decorated with blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and bumper pads. As adults, pillows and blankets make us feel warm and cozy, but for your baby, all of those soft materials create...

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