The weather is getting warmer, and that means kids will be spending more time outside. While the extra exercise is great for kids as they head into summer vacation, parents need to keep their safety a priority – especially when they are out riding their bikes. May is National Bike Month, and whether your child has training wheels or is an experienced rider, as their parent you…
All kids experience some challenges as they go through childhood, and most of the time these “rough patches” come and go without too much cause for worry. Sometimes though, a troubling phase lingers, bringing to light a mental health issue that could be resolved with the help of someone well-versed in the area of childhood…
Have you ever heard these expressions when it comes to explaining a child’s weight problem?“My son will grow into his weight.” “Food is just how we show love in our family.”“There’s just more to love when you’re bigger.” However well-intentioned these sentiments are, weight problems in childhood should not be glossed over. Children who are…
Getting the kids to eat healthy is a constant battle. One of my favorite things to do is make a snack area – stocked with several healthy choices. This is their Go-To place after school and before bed. To make your own pick a container: • Basket or bin on the counter or table •…
Dayton Children’s urges parents to make sure their children are current on their vaccinations, on the heels of a measles outbreak linked to a California amusement park. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now say more than 120 people have come down with the measles so far this year. Most of them were…
Cold and wet. The two most dangerous words in winter. Put them together and you have a recipe for frostbite and hypothermia. To prevent these conditions, parents need to provide their children with the proper gear to stay warm and dry. “When temperatures dip into single digits, it’s really not safe for children to be…
A number of factors contribute to becoming overweight or obese. Genetics, lifestyle habits, or a combination of both may be involved. In some instances, endocrine problems, genetic syndromes and medications can be associated with excessive weight gain. However, regardless of genetics or health conditions, lifestyle choices play a significant role in determining someone’s weight. Much…
Look at any class picture and you’ll see kids of the same age in all shapes and sizes. Some kids look small next to their peers, while others literally stand head and shoulders above their classmates. Kids grow at their own pace. Big, small, tall, short — there is a wide range of healthy shapes…
Thanksgiving is a unique holiday. For some people, it marks the beginning of the Christmas season. For others, it’s a day to forget work and devote their attention to family, food and football. But for everyone, it should be a day to be mindful of their health because Thanksgiving is also National Family History Day….
