National Soccer Group Bans Heading for Younger Players
The American Youth Soccer Organization announced March 8 that its National Board of Directors has passed a rules change related to heading injuries occurring in young players.
Hocus Pocus: Make Healthy Food Disappear
A couple of years ago, my youngest daughter was diagnosed with low iron, a condition marked by extreme fatigue.
Children Spell Love T-I-M-E & A-T-T-E-N-T-I-O-N
How do you know when someone really loves you? They say or do something and you know in your deepest heart that you are uniquely valued by that person.
Thumb-Sucking Is Normal Behavior
Thumb-sucking is a very common habit for infants and young children.
Hospice Accepts Referrals
Friends, Family, Doctors All Recommend Services By Kim Livesay Your loved ones deserve the very best care when they are sick. Hospice of the Bluegrass is the expert in helping with pain, breathing and other issues, as well as providing needed medicines and supplies. If you know someone who is seriously ill and could benefit […]
6 Things You Need to Know About Vision
Dr. Rick Graebe is a behavioral optometrist with more than 30 years of experience.
He runs a full service practice in Versailles and specializes in Vision Therapy, a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body.
Starting on Solids
Introducing your baby to solid foods is a major milestone- and not one to be taken lightly. The CDC found that many parents were starting their babies on solid foods too early. Mothers are often overeager to start solids thinking it will help a baby sleep better, or it will cause them to drink less […]
Parenting Isn’t Always As Easy as One, Two, Three
Have you ever noticed? You’re in a hurry to go somewhere, and your child becomes resistant, slower, even cries and fusses? She spills her milk and you feel exasperated – one more mess to clean up.
Stress-Less Lunches: Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices
I pack lunches for my daughters every day. I know it would make sense to do it the night before, but this is usually how it goes:
As we are rushing into the car, Abby will say, “Where’s my lunch?”
Don’t Put Off Hospice Care
Hospice Is Not Only for Final Days of Life
The Case for Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the way that human infants are intended to be fed. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive nursing for the first six months of life.
‘No Competence Without Confidence’
Children who avoid reading are quick to be labeled as lazy or unintelligent. But Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, knows that this is often a misdiagnosis of a larger problem.
Tips for Returning to Work
Returning to work can be an emotional roller coaster for moms. It will be a new normal that takes some getting used to. Chanté Perryman, owner of Baby Dreams Maternity Concierge, has some tips for how women can prep for this major change and make life a tiny bit easier on themselves and baby. […]
Baby’s Wellness Kit
From runny noses to bumps and bruises, having a well-stocked first-aid kit is vital for parents. First, choose a child-proofed container to keep all wellness products together to find quickly when needed, and a storage location out of reach of small hands. Make sure any medication bottles include dosage instructions before you throw away the […]
The Conversation Project
Talk to Your Family About End of Life Care Before You Need It
Dr. Graebe: New Tools for New Year
The new year means new technology for Dr. Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, who prides himself on keeping his office on the cutting edge of breakthroughs that benefit his patients.
Preemies Have Many Health Issues
(This is the second of two stories.) Babies born before 37 weeks gestation are considered premature and often have multiple heath issues.
Parental Resolutions: New year Is Time For Change
A review of statistics about New Year’s resolutions suggests that the simple act of making a resolution makes it 10 times more likely that you will be successful than if you don’t make a vow to change.
Postpartum Doulas: Finding Support After Birth
Every mother deserves a support system when a new baby arrives. Postpartum doulas are one way to build that system and help not just mom, but the whole family. For Julie Six, owner of The Birth Haven, postpartum doulas were an unwritten offering in the past. Postpartum services weren’t publicized as heavily as their birth […]
What is Hospice Care?
As mentioned last month, Hospice of the Bluegrass has developed a list of the “10 Things You Need to Know About Hospice of the Bluegrass.” The first five were highlighted last month and the remaining five are listed here. To see all 10, please visit www.hospicebg.org. Many families say their biggest regret is not calling […]