You know those nights when you just can’t sleep, when your mind is racing or when you’re tense and wound up? Those symptoms aren’t reserved for adults.
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Back-to-School Vaccine Requirements for Your Child
As the dog days of summer wind down, many parents begin the necessary prep work to return their kids to school. Soon-to-be kindergarteners are fitted with backpacks large
Food for Thought: Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy
Summer is a perfect time to teach your kids about nutritious foods and eating healthy. Obesity in children is a growing problem, so it’s important that your kids le
The Risk of Pediatric Melanoma
As the warm weather approaches, my thoughts are turning happily toward outdoor fun and other summer plans. But I’m also gearing up to see the one sight at the beach
Family Fitness
Childhood may seem to move at a faster pace these days, but children don’t. New research from the American Heart Association shows that today’s children are s
Strategies When Visiting the Doctor With Your Kids
Going to the doctor’s office can be an intimidating thing – especially when you have more than one child with you. Throw in the fact that you have scheduled b
How Sleep Boosts Learning
Want kids to bring home more A’s? Start with more ZZZ’s. According to sleep experts and numerous new studies, lost sleep hurts learning and hinders school-day
Multiple Sclerosis Education Month
March is Multiple Sclerosis Education Month. Multiple Sclerosis, commonly known as MS, is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and disrupts the f
The Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency
Years ago, when children drank lots of milk and spent much of their time playing outside in the sunlight, parents and physicians didn’t worry if kids were getting e
Are You Doing All You Need to Do for Your Child’s Vision?
Did you know that the American Optometric Association suggests that during the growth years, children should have their vision and eye health checked annually by a pediat
Preventing Winter Sports Inuries
Crisp winter air, brisk exercise and rosy cheeks; cold-weather activities like skiing, sledding, snowboarding and ice hockey seem to epitomize wholesome winter fun. It&rs
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