About Dr. Gwenn O'Keeffe
Gwenn Schurgin O’Keeffe, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. An experienced columnist, educator, and practicing pediatrician, Dr. Gwenn graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her pediatrics Internship and Residency at New England Medical Center/Floating Hospital for Infants and Children in Boston, MA. Dr. O'Keeffe has practiced in Massachusetts, Illinois and Wisconsin and has been very active in medical education throughout her career.
Since returning to Massachusetts with her family in 2000, Dr. Gwenn has focused her passion for pediatric education on the families she cares for in her practice. Dr. Gwenn's career as a columnist and journalist began with her quest to find more ways to get useful information to as many parents as possible. Since that time, Dr. Gwenn’s columns have appeared in multiple community newspapers and is currently syndicated in Massachusetts with GateHouse Media, Inc, formerly the Community Newspaper Company.
Dr. Gwenn is a sought after pediatric expert and quoted often in parenting magazines. She is currently medical advisor to Parents and Kids and seen regularly on New England Cable News' Good Morning Live show. Dr. Gwenn is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Communication and Media.
About Pediatrics Now
PediatricsNow was founded in 2005 by Gwenn Schurgin O’Keeffe, M.D., F.A.A.P. As a mother and pediatrician, Dr. Gwenn saw a void in consumer health information for today’s busy families and began her quest to get practical health information out to as many local parents as possible. Using her columns as the backbone, Pediatrics Now provides families with the health information they want. Much of the editorial content is reader drive by questions and emails to Dr. Gwenn. Other popular features include an extensive library of resources including summaries of current health studies, the popular Dr. Gwenn Is In Blog, and reviews of resources and web sites.
Dr. Gwenn initially hoped to reach out to families in New England but today Pediatrics Now is read by an international audience and families all over the United States. So, instead of a virtual New England village, PediatricsNow has become a true online melting pot. If only there was a way to have coffee with all those people and really talk. Perhaps someday!
Did you know Dr. Gwenn is also our guest blogger?
Vicky and Jen's 5 Survival Tips
• Bend some house rules. Special privileges can bring comfort and cheer.
• If the sick person is up and moving, take a short walk outside. Fresh air can help anyone feel and sleep better.
• Accept a few favors. Involve kids too. Extra chores may just help them appreciate mom more! Don't forget to express thanks once everyone feels better.
• Lower your expectations. Tolerate some mess. Let It Go! This is no time for perfection.
• Keep from getting sick. Wash your hands more than you think you need to, eat more food rich in vitamin C and pick up dirty tissues with care.
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Managing Home and Family When Mom is Ill
Helping the Family Cope When Mom is Down and Out
Sick Day Survival Guide
When Both You and Your Child are Ill
Sick Days Solutions Guide
Quick Tip
Create a sick day fun box. Ideas from our kid's travel bag
(Podcast #39 Vacations: Getting There) would make quiet and
easy activities when someone in the household is sick.
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Great Resources on Pediatrics Now:
Dr. Gwen Is In Blog
Health Tips by Topic
Kids Zone: Questions About Me™
Quick Tip
Dr. Gwenn recommends The Marjorie E. Korff PACT Program (Parenting at a Challenging Time) for parents
with Cancer.
Vist mghpact.org. |
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