In today’s world, bullying can take on many different forms, from verbal, physical, social, to cyber bullying. In some cases, the bullying may be made up of more than one of these components,...
Have you looked at your child’s backpack lately? Kids often find themselves loaded down as they shuttle back and forth with homework, lunches, musical instruments and sports equipment in tow....
Is your child regularly consuming caffeine? Approximately 73 percent of children and adolescents consume caffeine on a daily basis, according to a study from a team at the Centers for Disease Contr...
Backpack? Check. Lunchbox? Yes. Notebooks? Got them. As summer winds down and parents prepare to send their kids back to school, it’s a good time to brush up on school vaccination requirement...
Images and talk of violence affect our everyday lives, causing a lot of anxiety. However, these incidents are especially confusing and overwhelming for children. Although age plays a part in determ...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes the common cold in adults and older children. Young children are especially susceptible to RSV, and will have had it at least once by the ti...
With short days and cold temperatures, it’s hard not to long for the days of summer when the kids can go out and play all evening. Here’s how your family can stay active during the wint...
It’s not uncommon for children to have a half dozen colds or illnesses throughout the school year, but as a parent, knowing when to keep your kids home can be tricky.
Has your sick child ever not been treated with an antibiotic after visiting the doctor? Hopefully, this is the case. Antibiotics can treat a variety of bacterial infections, however, these medicati...
Philanthropy in action: Impacting the healthcare in our region