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The ABCs of BMI
When is the last time you heard (or said) something like this: “Oh, it’s just baby fat. They’ll grow out of it.” As parents, we need to understand that the growing weight problem in our kids can be very real, and serious.
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Why I Vaccinate: A Nurse's Perspective
It is my sincere hope, as both a mother and a nurse that no child ever suffers or dies from a preventable disease. That is why I choose vaccination.
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Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
In our last post on autism, we discussed why the diagnosis of autism has been on the rise over the past twenty years. During that same time period, researchers also began studying vaccines, because the number of children receiving vaccines was increasing.
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Get a Black Belt in Giving Medicine
So you waited to see the doctor, then waited in line for the pharmacist to give you your medicine, and now it’s time to give it to your kids. Maybe you got the “yummy pink medicine,” but not all medicines are yummy or pink.
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A New, More Convenient Way to Treat Allergies
Spring is finally here – and so are the allergies! Allergies happen when the body’s immune system overreacts to something that’s usually harmless, like dust, pollen, pets with fur or foods.
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Common Misconceptions of Life After Heart Surgery
Heart surgery can be a very scary experience for both parents and children. You most likely have questions about how surgery will affect your child’s everyday life. Here are some of the most common misconceptions – and truths – about heart surgery.
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What We Wish “Grey’s” Knew About 22q
On the latest episode of the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy (ABC), a fetal surgeon and her surgical fellow discuss a case in which a pregnant woman has had multiple stillbirths.
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Injury Prevention in Young Athletes
Whether your child is playing year-round sports, participating in private lessons or coaching, or playing on an elite AAU or club team, young athletes and their parents are constantly looking for ways to elevate athletic performance.
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April is Autism Awareness Month
You may not be aware of it, but April is Autism Awareness Month. In fact, April 2nd is designated World Autism Awareness Day by the United Nations. This day recognizes the increasing prevalence of autism around the world and its impact on families, schools and businesses.
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Easy Ways to Prevent Seasonal Depression
When it’s cold it’s hard to get motivated and find ways to be active indoors. Most people tend to experience symptoms of seasonal depression during the winter months, or those who suffer from depression year-round report an increase during this time of year.