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Help your child keep seasonal allergies at bay.

Dr. Cheryl McElhany — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:12:17 +0000

Help your child keep seasonal allergies at bay

DR. Mom checks in with some good advice on seasonal allergies.

Spring is here and with all the beautiful blooms and warm days comes the tree and grass pollen (the most common Spring allergy triggers). Combine that with the wind and kids spending more time outside and unfortunately, what you get are an uptick in your kids’ allergy symptoms. Read more……….

Poison Prevention Week: Keep an eye on these 5 danger zones

Dr. Cheryl McElhany — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:49:02 +0000

Dr. Mom has another great article going this week. Take a look.

If you have a toddler or preschooler, then you know they are a fast and curious bunch. They love exploring, and at this age they inspect with their mouths first and ask questions later.

While a little dirt or sand never really hurt a toddler; unintentional ingestion of medications or chemicals can suddenly put you and your child in an emergency situation. Read more…………………………………

Limiting Screen Time For Children

Dr. Cheryl McElhany — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:37:45 +0000

We’re living in a media world. No doubt about that. In fact, media follows us wherever we go these days, according to Dr. Mom, who wrote in her daily column, Confessions of Dr. Mom, about the side problems associated with too much technology time. She says our kids seem to be the most savvy among us. They get the hang of navigating iPhones and the various apps faster than you can figure out what your password is. But she goes on to say that we should have known there would be a down side. Our children are as fascinated and addicted as ever, so we absolutely must moderate their media consumption and make sure the good outweighs the bad. Read More >>

EDCC Annual Report 2013

Dr. Cheryl McElhany — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:32:54 +0000

Hear from the President of EDCC about business operations, staffing changes, and growth plans. Read more…

Back to School Illnesses…Please Don’t Spread The Love Bugs

Dr. Cheryl McElhany — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:14:10 +0000

Back to School Illnesses…Please Don’t Spread the Lovebugs

By Dr. Melissa Arca, M.D., with permission from Confessions of a Dr. Mom, Sept. 17, 2012

It’s inevitable. Children will get sick. I have yet to meet a child in school who went the whole school year without coming down with something. That being said, there are measures we can take to lessen the chances of our children falling prey to some of these viruses.

First, I will outline 5 of the most common culprits causing illness in the preschool and school age child during Fall and Winter. Then I will give you some practical tips on containing these viral bugs. Read more……….

Back to School Illnesses-PDF

Summer, Swimming, and Swimmer’s Ear

Dr. Cheryl McElhany — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:31:38 +0000

(Great info from Dr. Mom)

Although it’s not officially summer yet, it sure feels like it around here. Kids and adults alike are headed for the pools and with that, we typically see an increase in cases of Swimmer’s Ear (aka Acute Otitis Externa). If you or your child has ever had this, you know it can be quite painful and a bit annoying until the infection has cleared.

So what exactly is Swimmer’s Ear and who gets it?

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7 Ways to maximize your child’s health

Dr. Cheryl McElhany — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:04:24 +0000

From confessions of a Dr. Mom by Dr. Melissa Arca, M.D.

When discussing the health of our children, the big picture perspective is hugely important. We often (I included) get side-tracked or preoccupied with specific symptoms or worrisome habits in our children. We want to know why those pesky ear infections keep coming back or why our kindergartener can’t seem to sit still for more than three minutes. Read more>>>

Cell Phones and Children

Dr. Cheryl McElhany — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:08:58 +0000

Cell Phones………………what did we ever do without them? Well, many of us can remember very well, what we did without them. Everyone had a land line phone, and even a few of my more affluent friends had an additional line or two, which their parents… Read More >>

2012 EDCC Annual Report

Dr. Cheryl McElhany — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:13:19 +0000

The EDCC Annual Report addresses the status of EDCC as we celebrate our 25 years in business serving the school-age child care needs for the Dublin elementary schools and Walnut Grove Elementary in Pleasanton. If you are curious about how EDCC compares to other child care providers or EDCC plans for the future take a look at our Annual Report.

2012 Annual Report-Rev.-pdf

The making of a bully

Dr. Cheryl McElhany — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:51:31 +0000

Last week, I addressed a concerning issue from one of my readers about helping her children deal with a neighborhood bully. In discussing this very important topic, the heart of the issue cannot be overlooked…how does a child become a bully and why? Today, I’m so very pleased to have Katie from Practical Parenting here to answer this very question and provide invaluable tips on how we can raise empathetic children. Katie is a child, adolescent, and family psychotherapist who I regularly turn to for sage advice and wisdom on child development and parenting. She’s also a fabulous mom of two and regularly shares practical tips, advice, and kid-friendly activities on her blog. Read more>>>