Did you know drowning is the leading cause of death for children in our country? On top of that, for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency care for nonfatal submersion injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, children between the ages of 1 and 4 have the highest drowning rates, with most occurring in swimming pools at home.  The Red Cross and Infant Swimming Resource are two excellent resources for swimming safety advice and swim training to help you and your kids be safe whenever in or near the water.  ISR’s 5 Important Keys To Water ... Read This Post

It’s Summer time, which means beautiful days to be outdoors enjoying the sunshine. But what about venturing into the hot sun with a newborn? Should you be applying sunscreen? What’s the best way to protect them?  Let’s unpack this a little more with 5 Sun Safety Tips for your Newborn Baby. Speak to your pediatrician before using sunscreen. The FDA doesn’t typically recommend the application of sunscreen for babies under 6 months of age because of their greater risk of sunscreen side effects, such as a rash. Infant’s skin, however, is very vulnerable to serious burns. The FDA and the ... Read This Post

If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve been challenged by your child’s behavior at some point! It doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong — children have been doing this since the beginning of time!  We can, however, learn some strategies to better deal with behavioral issues when they arise.  Here are 5 strategies to try. Set Boundaries. Kids want to be seen and heard, but they also want to see how far they can push the limits. It is important for parents to establish these limits, set boundaries, and enforce them—kids actually crave them! You don’t need to be a cruel ... Read This Post