December 30, 2020
Flu season is here, and with the Covid-19 pandemic, preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses like the flu is even more important this year. Everyone is susceptible to influenza (flu) due to its highly contagious nature, but children are particularly susceptible to the spread of the illness. Children under the age of five are at...
November 28, 2020
The holidays are just around the corner and with them come the joy and fun of the holiday season. While the holidays may look a bit different this year without neighborhood gatherings or holiday parades to attend, there is still plenty of seasonal cheer to be found both at home and around town. Check out...
November 17, 2020
November marks American Diabetes Month, an annual event driving awareness for the diabetes epidemic, the millions living with the disease, and the millions at risk for it. Among those at risk for diabetes are children. Type 1 Diabetes, sometimes referred to as juvenile diabetes, especially impacts children, affecting about 200,000 under the age of 20. ...
October 30, 2020
With World Psoriasis Day falling on October 29th, we want to take some time to raise awareness for those living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis is one of many common skin disorders, affecting both adults and children. In addition to raising awareness about psoriasis, we also wanted to examine some of the other common...
October 19, 2020
Health care professionals and experts around the world agree that wearing a face mask is one of the best ways to protect against COVID-19. However many face mask myths now circulate, leading people to believe they are unnecessary or don’t work. To understand why face masks work, it’s important to understand how coronavirus spreads and...
September 29, 2020
What are Warts? Warts are skin infections caused by a virus and more common in children than adults. There are several types of warts. The most common type of warts children get is appropriately called the common wart. Although they can be found anywhere on a child’s body, they are typically seen on fingers, hands,...
September 15, 2020
September is Head Lice Prevention Month, and with kids spending time in school and childcare again, it’s a great time to brush up on how to avoid these icky little parasites. Head Lice Prevention Tips According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, head lice are spread most commonly by direct head-to-head (or hair-to-hair) contact. The...
July 31, 2020
Most children get aches and pains every now and then. However, some children experience pain in their joints beyond the typical “growing pains.” Although it’s mostly thought of as an adult condition, arthritis can affect children. According to the Arthritis National Research Foundation, nearly 300,000 children in America have arthritis. July is Juvenile Arthritis Month,...
July 17, 2020
Just like the weather, it’s not uncommon for kids’ appetites to change with the seasons. Whether you’ve noticed your children wanting to snack and graze all day or have a hard time getting them to come inside long enough to eat lunch, it’s important to provide them with the nutrients they need to remain healthy...
June 29, 2020
Even though kids don’t have the pressure of adult responsibilities, they still feel stressed and anxious. This is especially true during crises or when things are out of the ordinary. To help out, we’ve come up with a list of mental wellness tips for kids during stressful times. Keep these things in mind to help...
