All parents hate to hear their child cry, but the alternative can be far worse when it comes to getting vaccines. So many kids are afraid of shots, and parents…
It’s that time of year when people hit the parks, beaches and lakes to enjoy time off in the warmer weather. But sweltering heat is an ever-present threat to melt away…
Scary autism stats – what to do for help It can be stressful enough to have a new baby. Then someone shares some scary stats about rising autism rates…
If your child is restless or snores during the night, and then is also extra tired during the day, it might be time for an overnight sleep study. These symptoms…
If your child starts doing the not-so-discreet “gotta pee” dance, you might worry he’ll wet your carpet. But there’s something else you should know—your little one could end up with a…
We continue our series on how to help kids (and parents) cope with stress. In middle school and high school, expectations rise. Dr. Ellen Shrouf, psychologist at the University Health…
School has started, progress reports are coming in, and stress levels for parents and kids are rising. No matter what ages your children – or you – are, stress can…
The summer break zipped right by — although it seems to have left the near-100 degree heat behind as a reminder. Area school districts have either started classes or will…
Whether it’s from football, soccer or even cheerleading, the number of concussions in student athletes is on the rise. So, what can you do to protect your kids from getting…
Their backpacks are packed and their pencils are sharpened, but without the meningitis vaccination, your teenager may not be ready for school this fall. What do parents need to know…