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Preteen
Food for Thought
Getting a child to eat his or her veggies can be frustrating, but a picky tween can be even more difficult. It’s never too late to encourage your child to eat a healthy diet by learning to make food fun. Continue reading
Don’t Allow Your Preteen to Strike Out on Safety
With recreational baseball and softball seasons beginning, your children are thrilled about getting back out on the diamond. Prepare them to shine—and, most importantly, have fun—throughout the season by encouraging them to take proper safety precautions. Continue reading
Family Camp Fun
An overnight or weekend camping trip can be a great way for your family to bond. Involve your preteen in camp packing and setup with these handy tips. Continue reading
Is It Time for Your Preteen to Tackle Perspiration?
Watching your 11-year-old son slowly transform from child to teenager fills you with joy and pride—but, lately, his transition also has been filling your nostrils with a less-than-savory odor. Is it time to introduce him to deodorant? Continue reading
Happy to Be Me
For preteens struggling with self-esteem or feelings of inadequacy, learning to look beyond the mirror can be easier with a little help from mom or dad. Continue reading
Is Your Preteen Ready for the HPV Vaccine?
Approximately 20 million Americans have genital human papillomavirus (HPV). With the development of the HPV vaccine, you can lower your child’s risk of contracting this disease, which can lead to cervical cancer in females. Continue reading
Identifying Emotional Abuse
While there may not be many outward signs it is occurring, emotional abuse can be just as serious as physical abuse and have a lasting negative impact on the lives of children well into adulthood. Continue reading
Could It Happen to Me?
Bad things will always be part of the news. Here’s how to help your preteen deal with especially disturbing events. Continue reading
Slumber Parties—Up-All-Night Fun
A sleepover can be a creative, silly way for your child to bond with friends and make lasting memories. Forget staying up late and watching old movies, grab your jammies and let your creative juices start flowing. Continue reading
Fox 59 Video: A Matter of the Heart
For 10-year-old Luke Hellman, life’s all about baseball. Now, thanks to a heart procedure performed at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent, he’s back to active life…and the baseball diamond! Click here to learn more about the rare heart condition Luke has and the treatment he underwent to treat it.
Click here to watch the segment from Fox 59 News. Continue reading
