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Kids Health Tips
The Dark Side of Social Media
Social media outlets including Facebook® have helped make the world a little bit smaller, connecting loved ones and friends from around the globe. For teens, however, the benefits of social media may be overshadowed by serious emotional health issues. Continue reading
Feeling Guilty? Let It Go!
As a parent, you want your child to be happy at all times—so when it comes to laying down the law, you may feel guilty for revoking your preteen’s privilege to attend a friend’s birthday party or requiring him or her to rework a carelessly completed assignment. However, it’s important to let these stressors go and stick to your guns. Continue reading
Lunchtime Fun
Lunchtime is an excellent opportunity for your child to catch up with friends and get the daily nourishment he or she needs. However, having the same packed lunch every day may lead your child to try a lunch switch-a-roo with his or her classmate.
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Think Outside the House
Studies show children today are spending less time outside than their parents’ generation did. Learn how playing outdoors can improve your child’s health—and your health, too. Continue reading
Questions to Ask When Pondering Preschool
You may dream of your son or daughter graduating college and entering the work force or continuing with higher education—all while he or she is still wearing diapers and attempting to master the art of walking. Choosing the right preschool program may be the first step in creating a world of educational opportunity.
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August Delights: Peppers and Raspberries
While planning your family’s late summer meals and snacks, focus on adding a little color to your plate with assorted peppers and raspberries. Continue reading
Ending the Earaches
If your child has frequent ear infections, experiences sleep apnea or is plagued with strep throat on a regular basis, you may find yourself visiting an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist. Continue reading
The Telltale Signs of Child Abuse
Your daughter has her best friend over after school to study for a spelling test. When your husband brings the girls a snack, he notices your daughter’s friend acts scared and shrinks away. Could it be a sign of child abuse? If so, how can you help? Continue reading
Tick Tips
Bug bites are as inevitable during the summer as pool parties and warm weather. But tick bites can pose serious health risks to you and your child, especially if you don’t know the dangers associated with them. Continue reading
Avoid a Summer Tragedy
You just need to run into the store and quickly grab a few things. Your little one is finally sound asleep in the backseat, and you know you’ll only be gone for 10 minutes. You can crack the windows and your baby will be fine, right? Wrong! Continue reading
