Sunscreen For Children

As we get into the warmer months, many parents ask about sunscreen for their children. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends: •Sunscreen for ALL children over 6 months of age. •Sunscreen should be “broad-spectrum” and protect against both UVA and UVB rays...

Super Storm Charlotte Update

I hope everyone is safe and warm following the Blizzard of 2013. We are still literally and figuratively digging ourselves out here at PMoW. As many of you know already, our landlords were unable to get our parking lot clear in time for office hours on Monday. Matters...

New CT Vaccine Purchasing Mandate

I wanted to update our families on an important piece of legislation recently passed in Connecticut that may affect vaccine delivery. This is going to be a little wordy, so feel free to close your eyes if you get bored.  But I fear this may have some noticeable...

The Good-Grade Pills

I wanted to bring everyone’s attention to a disturbing article in the New York Times this past weekend. Risky Rise of the Good-Grade Pill The article discusses the abuse of stimulant medication, generally prescribed to help children with ADHD, by other students...

Sunscreen Reminder

With summer fast approaching, we are starting to field questions about sunscreen and sun exposure in children.   Below is a blog post from last year which may be helpful: •Avoid prolonged direct sun exposure in children younger than 6 months old.   Whenever possible,...

Teens and Tanning Salons

Believe it or not, spring is around the corner.  And with it comes an increase in the use of tanning salons by teenagers.  A recent Federal investigation showed that many of these facilities are providing false and misleading information to teenagers about the health...