Sleep Is Key To Helping Teens Recharge For Success In School
Here’s eye-opening news: for most teens, one of the best ways to find success in school is to get enough sleep. When well-rested, teens are more likely to be healthy, energetic, and have a positive attitude toward life in general — helping them be their best and do their best in school and at home. […]
The Benefits of Child’s Play Extend Beyond Exercise
When you think about the most important part of a child’s school day, what comes to mind? Is it reading? Science? Math or history? What about recess? Children will likely mention recess as their favorite part of the day, and new research shows that this free time is actually a fundamental component to their future […]
Baby Bottles and Healthy Teeth
Submitted by Thomas Hall, D.M.D and Sara Rauen Dardis, D.D.S, Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington What new parent isn’t thrilled with their baby’s first smile? While marveling over this new development, you probably aren’t thinking about your baby’s dental health, but you should be! A lifetime of healthy smiles begins at birth. Teeth actually begin forming […]
The Child’s Involvement
Information from StopBullying.gov The roles kids play in bullying are not limited to those who bully others and those who are bullied. Some researchers talk about the “circle of bullying” to define both those directly involved in bullying and those who actively or passively assist the behavior or defend against it. Direct roles include: Kids […]
Avoid Foot Problems During Pregnancy!
By John M. Sigle DPM, FACFAS As an expectant mother, there are many times you may feel the weight of the world is on your shoulders. During pregnancy, the weight of at least one world is actually on your feet. Mom’s feet are her baby’s first stroller, rocker, and swing — their sole vehicle to […]
It’s a Kid’s Job — Playing Helps Kids Learn and Grow
What would childhood be without time to play? Play, it turns out, is essential to growing up healthy. Research shows that active, creative play benefits just about every aspect of child development. Play is behavior that looks as if it has no purpose,” says NIH psychologist Dr. Stephen Suomi. “It looks like fun, but it […]
OCD in Children — What to Look For
By Renae Miller, MS MFT, LCPC, Agape Counseling, Ltd. Parenting school-age children comes with many challenges, but when a parent suspects that their child may have anxiety or another mental health concern, it is even harder. Some research suggests that symptoms of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) appear for the first time around age six, […]
OCD in Children — What to Look For
By Renae Miller, MS MFT, LCPC, Agape Counseling, Ltd. Parenting school-age children comes with many challenges, but when a parent suspects that their child may have anxiety or another mental health concern, it is even harder. Some research suggests that symptoms of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) appear for the first time around age six, […]
Chiropractic for All Ages — Part 2
By Alexander Germanis The first few years of life are those with the most development, growth, and, unfortunately, risk. As babies rapidly develop, gain strength in their limbs, and learn to crawl and walk, it also means the increased explorations of the world that go along with development increases their chances of injury. Whatever physical […]
Tips for a Healthier School Year
By Rachel Smith, ARNP, Weight Management at The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Back-to-school time is near! For many, this means back to routines and hectic schedules where healthy eating loses its priority. What if I told you this year could be different? Here are some simple tips for you and your family to start […]