Shedding Light on the Issue of Lenses
Contacts or lenses? The answer is simple, according to Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles.
Time Outs May Not Work; Try Quiet Time Instead
Time Out. Sometimes it seems to work. When it doesn’t, why is it ineffective? Here are some questions to get you thinking.
Cramps in Pregnancy
You may have noticed uncomfortable cramps early in your pregnancy- but many of these pains are completely normal. Although pain around your womb may cause you to worry, there are many causes of cramping pain that don’t indicate harm to your baby. Common causes for cramping in pregnancy: Ligament pain. Your uterus is stretching and […]
If Not the Flu, Then What Is It?
We are in the midst of a particularly nasty flu season. Both children and adults may come down with some (or all) of the symptoms of influenza – fever, chills, sweats, congestion, fatigue, dry cough, and muscle aches.
How Children Can Reach Their Potential
The goal of Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, is to help bright children reach their full potential.
Discipline: Connect Before You Correct
Your boss comes in with a stern face. “Jim! This isn’t acceptable work! Try again, and do a better job this time!”
So, how about this? Your boss knocks on the door with a half-smile. “Hey there, Jim. Have you got a minute?
New Year’s Resolution: Make a Plan for Your Care
There is an inconsistency between our thoughts and our actions when it comes to advance care planning.
When surveyed, almost all of us agree that advance care planning is critically important.
Results Start With the Right Diagnosis
In 30 years of practice, far too many of Dr. Rick Graebe’s more than 60,000 patient examinations have shared a common trait – a misdiagnosis.
The Truth About Vaccines: They Save Lives
Conspiracy theories abound on the Internet, and a few of these single out immunizations as agents causing harm to children.
Sleepovers: What’s A Parent To Do?
It was the first Friday of the first week of kindergarten, and one of my daughter’s new classmates was having a sleepover. What!?!?
Comments on School Wellness Program
Have you still not decided if Fayette County School needs a Wellness Policy? Check out this comments:
Parent, Pediatrician Are Medical Partners
T he physician-patient relationship has been referred to as a therapeutic alliance.
Practice Guided by Golden Rule
The parent testimonials that trumpet the success of children and line one whole wall in Dr. Rick Graebe’s office in Versailles serve as a reminder of the underlying principle of his practice – the Golden Rule.
Teaching Generosity: Not Just for the Holidays
First, acknowledge your child’s wants. Criticizing them for being “selfish” and “self-centered” probably won’t move them toward generosity to others and is likely to make them feel badly about themselves.
Essential Oils and Pregnancy
Essential oils are not a new discovery, but they are growing in popularity as mothers seek out more natural remedies for their pregnancy ailments. The small bottles of oils derived from plants are said to promote relaxation, support a healthy immune system and more. Though essential oils are widely regarded as natural remedies, they are […]
Sitting Is the New Smoking: Walking the Walk at LFM
As I write this article, I am walking at a nice steady pace on our new treadmill desk at the office. We have taken to heart (pun intended) the current mantra that sitting is the new smoking. Countless studies show the ill effects of sitting for long periods, a fate to which we office workers […]
Attend Board Meeting Nov. 10
School wellness is on the agenda for the Monday, Nov. 10 Fayette County Board of Education meeting.
Staying Warm Safely
Cold weather makes us want to bundle up- but don’t go grabbing coats and comforters for your baby just yet! Certain safety precautions should be followed for babies in the winter, including car seat, crib, and clothing safety. Here are a few tips on keeping your baby at the Goldilocks temperature- just right. Car Seat […]
Better Bites Report Card: Kids Prefer Fruit to Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets took a licking this summer at city pools – not from hungry swimmers but by… fruit.
Recognizing and Treating Enterovirus
Many people in the U.S. are now aware that a number of children have been hospitalized in Kansas City and Chicago with symptoms of a severe respiratory illness.