May 31, 2023
Sports have many benefits when it comes to a child’s development. Sports increase cardiovascular fitness, help grow bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and improve coordination and balance. If your child is thinking about playing sports, it’s important to make sure they complete a comprehensive evaluation. This will help determine if they are able to play...
May 15, 2023
As your child ages, they begin to learn skills and qualities that will help shape them into independent thinkers. During their younger developmental years is a great time for you as a parent to help them grow these qualities to be successful later in life. Because thankful people tend to be more optimistic, teaching your...
April 28, 2023
The benefits of your child playing outside are endless. Outdoor play helps to advance your child’s motor skills, improve muscle strength, increase positive behavior, and foster independence. When your child is frolicking through wooded areas and low-growing grasslands, receiving all the benefits of the great outdoors, it is important you check them for pesky bugs...
April 14, 2023
Even though kids often say they don’t want to do chores, there’s a good reason for them. They have to learn how to be responsible for their actions and tasks. With the right approach and attitude, chores for kids can be used as a great opportunity to teach responsibility and take pride in their accomplishments—...
March 31, 2023
It’s that time of year again when the weather warms up, and children are out of their winter coats. Unfortunately, this also means a rise in the number of spring illnesses that parents will see. From allergies to the common cold, it’s important to know what spring illnesses are the most prevalent and how you...
March 15, 2023
Traumatic brain injury is scary for anyone, and can be particularly scary for children. Head trauma is something that affects your brain cells in a way that can temporarily change how your mind works. In very severe cases, it could even lead to bleeding, bruising, or other physical damage to the brain. Pediatric head trauma...
February 28, 2023
Children getting sick is inevitable, as they are less likely to cover their mouths when they sneeze or cough, and have immature immune systems. In fact, it is considered common for children under 7 years of age to have as many as eight to twelve colds, respiratory infections, or stomach bugs a year. The symptoms...
February 15, 2023
With summer vacation only a few months away, it’s time to start planning the perfect family getaway. Spending time with your family doing various fun and adventurous activities is the key to planning the ultimate family-fun vacation. From swimming at the beach to hiking a new trail, there are so many ways to have fun...
January 31, 2023
A phobia, according to John Hopkins Medicine, is an uncontrollable, irrational, and lasting fear of a certain situation, object, or activity that poses no real danger. Phobias can be due to genetic or environmental factors and can cause sudden, intense fear that lasts for several minutes. With roughly 19 million Americans suffering from one or...
January 13, 2023
Youth sports are an excellent way for your child to get outdoors, learn about teamwork, stay active, and meet new friends. Even with such great benefits, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sports injuries, such as pulled muscles and concussions, send more than 2.6 million children to emergency rooms every year. However,...
