Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
Brian McMahon, M.D. Chair of the Pediatric Department Richmond University Medical Center Since Pfizer’s vaccine for kids was approved for kids ages 12 and older, parents have been faced with the dilemma of whether to vaccinate their kids. Some are concerned their kids will have a negative reaction. Others fear the COVID-19 vaccine for kids […]
Marianne LaBarbera, MD Board-certified Family Physician Richmond University Medical Center Many parents are overwhelmed by their kids’ vaccination schedule—especially during this period of pandemic fear. Your kids will receive many shots—for about 14 different illnesses—and now COVID-19 has joined that list. But now as most kids are back in school full-time and in-person, it is […]
Staten Island’s Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has been a community-focused hospital for over 100 years and now the hospital is taking its comprehensive clinical and behavioral health services to a new level with a program called Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health). Funded by a highly competitive five-year SAMHSA grant, […]
After the year we’ve had since last Father’s Day, the standard dad gifts—such as a tie or a watch—seem somehow inadequate and some family members may still be uncomfortable with those multi-generational brunches or barbecues. That’s why we came up with some alternative ways to celebrate Father’s Day in the NYC area—including unique gifts, subscription […]
Kristine Delgado Administrative Director of Rehabilitation Richmond University Medical Center While physical therapy can help people of all ages—from a 6-year-old who walks on her toes to a 60-year-old with arthritis—it is especially beneficial for adolescent athletes. Sixty million teens in the U.S. play at least one sport, according to the American Physical Therapy Association, […]
Dr. Sovrin Shah Urologist Board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery More than 50 million women suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction in the United States, a number that is projected to nearly double by 2050. These “below the belt” issues, such as incontinence and prolapse, are commonly the result of a weakened pelvic floor——and […]
Here’s everything you need to know about New York State tests for students in elementary school through high school, plus the 2020-2021 exam dates. Standardized testing begins in third grade for most New York students—and continues up until they graduate from high school. Many parents however admit that they know little about these tests—their only […]
Over the last few months, as school morphed into remote learning which then turned into a COVID19-tainted summer, bedtime has taken a toll. Ever-changing schedules, plus perhaps excess screen time, has meant many kids (and adults too) are having trouble sleeping. And for many families, the go-to answer for readjusting to a normal bedtime is […]
Updated Aug. 26: In a briefing on Monday, Aug. 24, Governor Andrew Cuomo said that lower-risk youth sports—like tennis, soccer, cross country, field hockey, and swimming—may practice and play beginning Sept. 21 as long as they follow Department of Health-issued guidance. No travel practice or play will be permitted outside of the school’s region or contiguous regions/ […]
This summer of social distancing is the perfect time to create (and finish) a summer reading list—whether it’s for you or for your child. Luckily, some New York public libraries have recently opened for curbside pickup so you can safely borrow as many books as your heart desires. Safely Visiting the Library During COVID-19 While […]
