There’s still time this summer to hit the road or take to the skies for a family trip. Whether it’s a short visit to grandma’s house or a trip across the country, traveling with children can be challenging. When embarking on a family trip, consider selecting a destination that’s geared toward children.

Whether you are traveling by car, plane, train or bus, the key to an enjoyable trip with your child is to plan ahead. Advanced planning will ensure a successful, fun vacation and reduce the stress associated with traveling as a family.

Here are some things you can do to ensure you and your children have an enjoyable and memorable experience: (more…)

Kids and teens are fascinated with water, especially after a storm like our area experienced last night. The rush of the waves, the hype from grown-ups and sometimes, the closing of activities, all create excitement.

Understanding this, it is important for the adults to watch out for kids during and after storms. Deciding to go walk across, go swimming or fishing in a river can be very risky. Others may decide to use a raft or inner tube to go whitewater rafting. My advice? Just don’t do it.

Children also tend to go in groups to check out the water. If one child gets caught in a current, another child may try to save him or her. This can result in a double tragedy. If you or your child sees someone who has fallen in the water, call 911. Do not try to save the other person.

As powerful weather continues to hit our area, be careful. Watch your children. Make sure you are present at all times.

-Marlene Melzer-Lange, MD, is the medical director of Emergency Services at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

(Lea este poste en Español aquí.)

I am so proud to be a member of the Hispanic community in Milwaukee. Over the last two years, we have come together to truly make a difference in our children’s lives through the La Gran D 104.7 Hispanic Radiothon. The event benefits Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – and in such a short timeframe, we have given more than $90,000 to the hospital.

We at La Gran D are ready to do it again – and this year, we want to do it bigger and better than ever, but we need your help. Please join us this week, Thursday, July 15, through Saturday, July 17, for the third annual La Gran D 104.7 FM Hispanic Radiothon. This radiothon is for all of the little ones that need our help. I’m ready to help, are you? (more…)

(Read this post in English here.)

Estoy tan orgulloso de ser un miembro de la comunidad hispana de Milwaukee. En los últimos dos años nos hemos unido a través del Radiotón Hispano de La Gran D 104.7 para realmente marcar una diferencia en la vida de nuestros niños.  Este evento es a beneficio de Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – y en tan corto lapso de tiempo hemos dado más de  $90,000 al hospital.

Aquí en La Gran D estamos listos para hacerlo otra vez – y este año, queremos hacerlo mayor y mejor que nunca, pero necesitamos su ayuda. Por favor únase a nosotros esta semana, del jueves 15 al sábado 17 de Julio en el tercer Radiotón Hispano anual de La Gran D 104.7 FM.  Este radiotón es para todos aquellos pequeñines que necesitan nuestra ayuda. Estoy listo para ayudar ¿lo estás tú? (more…)