By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Preparing for Life’s Little Mishaps While Engaging Your Kids in Outdoor Play
“Play, Incorporating Animistic and Magical Thinking Is Important Because It:
Fosters the healthy, creative and emotional growth of a child; Forms the best foundation for later intellectual growth. Provides a way in which children get to know the world and [...]

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Empowered health consumers know how to take charge of their health and are proactive in their care.
Whether they’re surfing the web for health information, visiting their doctor or health care professional, or a patient in the hospital; empowered health consumers know how to question and communicate.
This blog is a continuation [...]

Simple Safety Tips for July 4th Fireworks

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA

If you gather to watch fireworks this July 4th chances are you’ll hear many ooh’s and aah’s among the crowd as they watch the spectacular bursts of colors glowing in the sky.
Leave it to the pros
While fireworks are part of celebrating Independence Day, shooting [...]

Preparing for Life’s Mishaps
by Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Having this card in your wallet could save your life in an ER
When Real Simple Magazine reporter Karen L. Smith contacted me for a story on emergency rooms, I was delighted to help out.  I think it’s important for readers to have the perspective from a [...]