When your child is sick, who can you trust?

January 17, 2012 By Allison 1 Comment

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Kate at the Dr.

The easy answer seems to be, “a doctor”, right? But what if it’s not? Through Hollywood TV and movies, doctors are put in the light to be these sort of magical heroes that come in and save the day, curing the patients of the most impossible disease.

In real life, though, why does it seem that it is the parents who are doing the proactivediagnosing? It is also the parent that is often looked at and treated like they are incompetent of understanding human diseases and disorders. After all, did we graduate from medical school?

I guess you need a degree to diagnose, rather than simply using common sense.

Because of Kate, we are seeing regularly:
- Pediatrician
- Gastroenterologist
- Allergist
- Nutritionalist
- Geneticist
- Endocrinologist

And all these visits later, thousands of dollars spent in tests, procedures, and visits, and do you know what we’re told? “We just have to wait.”

Yes, you got that right. We just have to wait. It was the doctors that put the pressure on us that something was wrong and subjected Kate to punctures and prodding, and for what? To wait?

Also, every time I discuss FPIES with the doctors they are very insistent that because FPIES is so “rare” that they doubt that she has FPIES. They also seem to think that they can TEST for FPIES. Any FPIES family knows that there is no test for FPIES. The diagnosis is symptom based. Doctors are so insistent on finding answers through blood work and tests, that they refuse to look outside the box and simply ask the patient questions and listen.

My daughter has FPIES. There is no “if”, “ands” or “buts”. I know this, as does my husband. FPIES is not as rare as doctors are lead to believe and they really need to step up and put more research and education into the subject, themselves, before speaking and acting like they understand FPIES. It is apparent, through multiple visits, that they all seriously lack in FPIES education and understanding.

Continued here: http://wellreadreviews.com/when-your-child-is-sick-who-can-you-trust

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"... 2,500 square feet members only romp room stocked with

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$20 Playdates in NYC

     Playdate: East Village, NYC

Little Creative Garden, 6th Street and Ave B

Photograph: Arthur Greenberg

Start your day at the 6th & B Community Garden (6th St at Ave B, 6bgarden.org), once home to the Tower of Toys sculpture featured in the original Broadway run of Rent. Though the piece was dismantled a few years ago, the quiet corner lot is still an urban oasis: Children can meander through the 17,000 square feet of greenery, following winding paths past koi fish and a turtle pond, or take a breather in the garden’s wooden gazebo. Right next door is the equally idyllic Creative Little Garden (E 6th St between Aves A and B,creativelittlegarden.org), where tots can search out a dollhouse-sized Eden complete with miniature buildings, walkways and plants.

Next up: Dinosaur Hill (306 E 9th St between First and Second Aves; 212-473-5850,dinosaurhill.com). The mom-and-pop toy store specializes in whimsical handmade items; little ones will find everything from musical instruments and marionettes to alphabet blocks in a dozen languages. For a cool souvenir, pick up a pair of Peruvian finger puppets located near the back of the store ($4 apiece).

Ready to refuel? Make your final stop Veniero’s pastry shop (342 E 11th St between First and Second Aves; 212-674-7070, venierospastry.com), a neighborhood institution since 1894. Kids will salivate just waiting in line along the glass case packed with cannolis, eclairs, napoleons and fruit tarts. Satisfy rumbling tummies with half a dozen mini-pastries—a steal at three for $4.25.

The breakdown
Entertainment $8
Food $8.50
Total $16.50

SOURCE CREDITS: By Stephanie Abrahams, TIME OUT KIDS

Playdate: Chelsea Market NYC

Home to more than 30 cafés and shops, Chelsea Market is the perfect place to keep little ones entertained on dreary winter days. Start at the Ninth Avenue entrance to the block-long building (75 Ninth Ave between 15th and 16th Sts). There kids can check out walls lined with tins and photographs that pay homage to the space’s early days—the building housed the Nabisco factory in the early 20th century. (Young foodies will be intrigued to learn that the Oreo was invented here in 1912.) As you make your way down the long, tunnel-like corridor, point out quirky architectural details like the original factory floors and the winding, exposed-brick walls. Stop at the waterfall in the center of the market; kids can throw in a coin as they watch the water magically change color (read: illuminated lights).

Continued here: http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/things-to-do/192637/20-playdate-chelsea-market

Playdate: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Start with a free tour of The Harbor Defense Museum (enter at Fort Hamilton Pkwy and 101st St; 718-630-4349, harbordefensemuseum.com) on Fort Hamilton. The U.S. military base dates back to 1776, but it’s still in use today (parents: Be sure to bring a valid ID with you). Kids get a peek into the city’s military history—yes, there was a Battle of Brooklyn—by checking out uniforms and artillery from the Revolutionary War through World War II. Don’t miss the 19th-century canon: Educators are on hand to teach visitors how to load and fire it.

Continued here: http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/things-to-do/173465/20-playdate-bay-ridge-brooklyn

Playdate: Jackson Heights, Queens

Begin at Travers Park (enter at 34th Ave between 77th and 78th Sts), a community hub that underwent a major renovation last year. Little ones can enjoy tree house–themed jungle gyms and swings; older kids will want to bring equipment to play pickup games of basketball, roller hockey or handball. Make sure to check out the baseball field where Jackie Robinson—who hailed from nearby East Elmhurst—practiced when he was a kid.

Afterward, head to Butula Emporium (37-46 74th St near 37th Rd, 718-899-5590) to indulge wee explorers in the ultimate South Asian treasure hunt. They can look for Indian deities, both in statue form and in comic book renditions of Hindu epics; check out Indian instruments like the tabla drum, sitar and harmonium; or stop to smell the more than 200 varieties of incense. For a souvenir of the day, take home metal bracelets or copper snakes ($5 each).

Continued here: http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/things-to-do/185297/20-playdate-jackson-heights-queens

Playdate: Riverdale, Bronx

Start by taking the 1 train to the 242nd St–Van Cortlandt Park stop. Before boarding the free shuttle to Wave Hill (which leaves Burger King at ten minutes past the hour from noon until 5pm), make a pit stop at the Riverdale Diner (3657 Kingsbridge Ave at 238th St, 718-884-6050) to load up on black-and-white cookies ($2 each). Kids—and parents—will need the sugar rush after spending the day exploring the public gardens and cultural center atWave Hill (675 W 249th St at Independence Ave; 718-549-3200, wavehill.org. $8, seniors and students $4, children ages 6–12 $2, children under 6 free). Make your first stop the Herbert and Hyonja Abrons Woodland; the ten acres of winding paths will remind children of hiking through Hansel and Gretel’s forest. Then check out the koi fish in the aquatic garden and the park’s two large, grassy hills—perfect for rolling down. 

Continued here: http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/things-to-do/152441/20-playdate-riverdale-bronx

Playdate: Dinosaurs and More, Staten Island

Staten Island Zoo, Feb 26 1:30pm–3:30pm.614 Broadway (between Clove Rd and Forest Ave)

(718) 442-3100statenislandzoo.org

Get directions

Free with admission, donation suggested

Dino expert Richie Mirissis shares his fossil collection with kids, then teaches archeologists-in-training how to make their own fossil mold. Ages 5 and up.

Take the Kids! Family-Friendly Winter Weekend Getaways From NYC

SOURCE: http://parentmaze.com/blog/2012/01/take-the-kids-family-friendly-winter-weekend-getaways-from-nyc/
Posted on January 19, 2012 by kristy

 

Winter can be tough. And we’re not just talking about the snow and the dry heat. We’re talking about cabin fever. When your kids spend days and days inside, either in your tiny apartment, or at their daycare, they can’t get out – it’s too cold! And that leaves them climbing the walls and you with a headache. Fortunately, we’ve got the cure for what ails you: four winter weekend getaways, all in the Catskills, all just 90 minutes away from the city, and all designed to get you some much-needed fresh air.

Mohonk Mountain House  NewPaltz, NY  “A Victorian castle built on spectacular cliffs above the deep-blue waters of Lake Mohonk in 1869…” Doesn’t that just say it all? This place is truly a stunner, with gorgeous, cozy rooms, great food, a heated indoor swimming pool, a spa, and tons of activities. You can ski, snow-shoe, ice skate, snow tube, and more, all on Mohonk’s scenic upstate property. The kids will love it, and you will come away relaxed and ready for six more weeks of winter.

The Kaaterskill  Catskill, NY  Another stunner, the Kaaterskill Farm boasts beautiful, zen-like guest suites and an honest-to-goodness farm complete with a duck pond and farm animals roaming the grounds. There are tons of winter activities in the area, including mountain skiing, skating, tubing, and Howe Caverns. You can even rent out the restored Dutch barn for use of the kitchen and common areas!

Belleayre Mountain  Highmount, NY   This upstate ski resort keeps skiers and snowboarders happy with 55 trails, moguls of varying experience levels, and camps and lessons for the kids. Though you can’t stay at the lodge, there is a long list of places listed on their site offering ski packages for those heading up to the mountain.

Rocking Horse Ranch  Highland, NY  This place has everything! Stay at the lodge and enjoy winter sports, children’s programs designed for newborns to kids age 12, and meals prepared by their in-house chef. Oh, and they have an indoor water park. Need we say more?

So guys, get the kids packed and get out of the house! Do you have a place you like to go when you start having the winter blues? Tell us in the comments!

Kids Food Festival in Bryant Park this Saturday and Sunday, January 21-22.

Looking for a family-friendly weekend outing?

Sample some healthy food, participate in fun activities, and stop by the Torly Kid pop-up shop at the Kids Food Festival in Bryant Park this Saturday and Sunday, January 21-22.

Visit

www.KidsFoodFestival.com

for more information.

 

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