What I Have Learned From Dr. Graebe
By John Lynch Every month since January 2008, Dr. Rick Graebe and I have met by phone for our regular interview session to discuss the latest article for Lexington Family Magazine on Vision Therapy and other eye- and learning-related issues. Rick brings nearly 40 years of experience in optometry to the partnership. I bring a […]
My Final Column: Another Passage
By Lesley Iwinski Every month during the years my children were young, I settled in my chair – with a deep sigh of anticipation at the opportunity to relax for 20-30 minutes – to read the latest issue of Lexington Family Magazine. At the dining room table with a cup of coffee at my elbow […]
Unsung Heroes Include Parents
What is your definition of a hero? Most likely, it is something along the lines of “an extraordinary person who is brave and self-less and has made an act of supreme courage in the face of danger.” There are many heroes among us these days: first responders, respiratory therapists, grocery workers, police officers, nurses, doctors… […]
Down Time Equals Re-energizing for Graebe
Ever the optimist, Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, has embraced the forced down time caused by the coronavirus crisis to not only reenergize his practice but to refresh his own personal health. After the crisis hit in mid-March, Dr. Graebe closed both sides of his practice – the optometry side (Family Eyecare […]
Tips for Childproofing an Older Home
(BPT) – While many homeowners love the unique charm and beauty that can only be found in an older home, the truth is that older houses present challenges to keeping everyone safe, especially little ones. For any house where children are being raised, or where they may spend a lot of time, it’s a good […]
Colic, Diaper Rash, Allergies & More
(BPT) – When you become a parent, there are many things you expect and some you just can’t anticipate. You’ll probably be overwhelmed with how much you can love a tiny human, you’ll realize new levels of exhaustion as you wake up all night long for feedings and changing diapers and you’ll have a new […]
Both Father, Daughter Benefit From Vision Therapy
Dr. Rick Graebe’s work with Vision Therapy has become so successful and well known throughout the state that the behavioral optometrist in Versailles is now treating a second generation of patients. One such family includes Matt Norman and his 8-year-old daughter Katie. Matt is a pediatric cardio-vascular perfusionist, meaning he runs the heart-lung machine for […]
Set an Example by Caring for Yourself
Frightened. Shaken. Small. Powerless. I’m sure most of us have felt like this at some point during this coronavirus crisis. These feelings can see overwhelming at time, but listening to and caring for our feelings is central to well-being. I know when I listen to my feelings, they tell me what I need. When I […]
Tips to Protect From the Unexpected
While spending more time at home, it’s important that you take the necessary steps to make sure your family is ready for the unexpected in the event a home fire or carbon monoxide (CO) leak occurs. You might be surprised to learn that CO poisoning is the number one cause of accidental poisoning in the […]
How to Help a Child Adjust to a New Baby
Children experience a kaleidoscope of reactions to bringing another child into the family, ranging from excited and happy to sad and teary to angry and uncooperative – sometimes all on the same day. Influences on how well children accept the arrival of a new sibling include their age, the number of children in the family, […]
Take the Guesswork Out of Meal Planning
Co-written and developed by Bambu Allgaier and Kathryn Dickens, RDN Have you ever felt that deciding what to cook for dinner is often more difficult than actually preparing the meal itself? Let Good Foods Co-Op bear some of the mental load of meal planning for you this week! We have developed a plant-based meal plan with […]
The Downside of Reward Systems
Do you want your children to develop good habits? Study to learn? Contribute to the everyday work of running a home? That is awesome! You and many other parents want to see children develop into self-motivated, cooperative, curious, dedicated human beings. To get that result, it seems like everyone uses rewards, including schools and the […]
Vision Therapy: A Cure for Struggling Students
Does this scenario sound familiar? Your bright child is underachieving at school. Homework is a struggle and he doesn’t seem to try. He doesn’t remember what he has read. His handwriting is sloppy, and he’s a poor speller. Worse, he just seems to hate school. For years, Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, […]
BrainTap Therapy Helps Calm the Brain and Body
Even after running a successful practice for more than 30 years, Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, continues to seek new, cutting-edge methods to help his patients. The BrainTap technology that Dr. Graebe just added to his practice is a case in point. Using visual pathways, BrainTap helps people calm their brain and […]
Create More Order, Less Mess & Less Chaos
If you find yourself in the weeks after the holidays living with toy overload, you are not alone. You didn’t intend for this to happen, but here you are: knee deep and tripping over toys. What can you do to create more order, less mess and less chaos? Step one is to talk with your […]
Make A Plant-Based Diet More Flavorful
If you’re trying to eat more veggies and you’re encouraging your kids to do the same, you may struggle with making meals tasty enough to tempt even the pickiest eaters in your family. The struggle is real! But don’t worry, there are plenty of options that are plant-based, healthy and delicious. Start exploring a few […]
Nesting: The Do’s and Don’ts
Pregnant women often feel the urge to prepare the home for baby’s arrival. You might want to clean the bathrooms twice a day, or suddenly feel the need to organize all of the baby clothes. It’s easy to go overboard with this combination of nerves and hormones, so here are some Nesting Do’s and Don’ts. […]
Tips for Success from Healthy Living Experts
It’s the time of year when parents vow to eat better, get in shape and spend more quality time with their kids. But those goals can feel out of reach for a busy family. We asked two Healthy Living experts from the YMCA of Central Kentucky how parents can set attainable goals for better health […]
Family Travels 4 Hours Round-Trip to Get Treatment
How badly did Holly Jacobs want to help her son fix his reading problem? For more than a year, the family drove to Dr. Rick Graebe’s office in Versailles from their home near the Tennessee border. That’s four hours roundtrip. Was it worth it? “Everything worked out perfectly for us,” said Jacobs, a high school […]
Tips to Help Parents Yell Less
There may be parents somewhere who never yell. I would love to meet them. If you are one of those parents, please scroll to the end of this article and contact me if you are willing to share your secrets. If you are a parent who yells, please read on. Most adults who yell are […]