Celebrating National Physical Therapy (PT) Month with some backpack safety tips from one of our very own UCP Central PA therapists, Erin Coyle: Backpack Safety Choose It Right When it comes to school backpacks, it is not a case of […]
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
As this is only just the start of another crazy cold, frigid, arctic, polar-bear-lovin’ weather season, here are some easy tips to help protect your kids from Mother Nature’s wintery wonders. The anticipated forecast this season, which is described by […]
Awareness- Allergic Reaction Emergency plan
Food Allergies-Be Prepared…Be Safe An effective food allergy treatment plan includes all of the following: Strict avoidance of problem foods Working with your doctor to develop a Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan Wearing emergency medical identification (e.g., bracelet, […]
4 Things for the 4th
More frequently, I find myself astonished by how fast time is flying by. I’m usually the one asking, “is it already summer?” or “Is it time for (specific holiday) already?”. The most popular?- “My baby is how old now??” (He’s […]
Child choking guidelines
Choking is a concern for all parents. It is important to review the guidelines in order to prepare yourself in advance for any unforeseen choking emergency in your future. The latest guidelines are listed below for your benefit with links to […]
Safety is My Goal
As a parent or any caregiver, this is one of our main concerns for our children. Children need to feel safe. Often we can get caught up with everything else going on around us, that we sometimes forget to keep […]
May I Assist You?
Life can be hard at times, and we all need a little help every now and then. For an individual with a disability, they would need more help with daily living skills and with tasks that others take for granted […]
Home Safety, Fire Away!
In honor of October being Fire Safety month, it would be most beneficial for you and your family to make sure that your home is prepared in the event tragedy strikes and a fire breaks out. Do you know exactly […]
Safety first
Have you wondered what would happen if your child would become separated from their group during a field trip? Does your child wander away from you in public settings? Would your child be able to communicate with a security […]
Make the pledge to prevent child heatstroke in cars
Heatstroke is the number one killer of children, outside of car crashes. That’s why the Administration for Children and Families has joined with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in an attempt to reduce these deaths by reminding parents and […]