Whole Food Smoothies for the Whole Family
By Kathryn Dickens, RDN Whether or not you’re a resolution maker at the start of a new year, almost everyone hopes for good health and aims to take better care of themselves and their families in some way. I am all about setting easy and achievable goals for myself, ones that allow me to add […]
Fireplace Safety Tips
It’s getting colder outside and you may be ready to build a fire to keep your family cozy and warm. Before you do, consider these safety tips courtesy of Member’s Heritage Credit Union. Keep it clear. Clear out any debris from the fireplace and keep all flammable items like furniture, blankets and papers a safe distance […]
10 Tips for Being Active In Cold Weather
By Darek Hendrych With the cold weather upon us, finding the motivation to stay active may be a bit more difficult. Health professionals say adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week. While fitness can be treated as a science, for most of us, it doesn’t have to […]
Incorporating “Hygge” Into Daily Life
In the darkness there are candles in the windows. One of the most stirring sights during the holidays, they invite us to a sense of warmth and peace, connecting years past to the present season, bringing hope of happiness and well-being. This basic longing can be overly sentimentalized, but the desires to be warm and […]
Talking to Relatives About Responsible Gun Storage
by Julia Finch, Lexington Be SMART Lead ‘Tis the season of awkward holiday conversations: Dad wants to know why you don’t call more often. Great-Aunt Mabel wonders when you’re going to get a real job. Uncle Joe wants to sell you on his Florida time-share. In most of these cases, you can make a quick escape. But there’s one […]
The 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. And what better time to celebrate treating others the way you’d like to be treated than the holidays? “It’s […]
Safe Kids Reminds Parents of Top Toy Safety Tips
The holiday season is here and for many kids that means one thing – toys. Approximately 50% of all toy purchases occur between the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas. While parents are on a mad dash to scoop up the hottest toys, please keep in mind that safety should be at the top of their […]
New Classes for Youth Starting Soon
In a time when children are inundated with screens, social media and schoolwork, the Calmes sisters want to teach kids how to manage those stressors through yoga. Mind Over Body Studio, a Pilates, Yoga and Healing Arts Studio on East High Street, has a schedule full of unique offerings — from traditional Pilates classes and […]
Get Kids Involved in Holiday Cooking
by Kathryn Dickens, RDN There is ample evidence to suggest that involving your kids in the menu planning and food preparation in your house leads to more eating competence and skills that will serve them throughout life. This can be done anytime of the year, but with the holidays approaching, what better time to get […]
Coats and Car Seats Don’t Mix
Puffy coats and snowsuits will keep your little one warm, but they can be extremely dangerous when worn in a car seat. Thick coats pose a hazard when worn in a car seat because they interfere with the effectiveness of the harness straps. Sherri Hannan, Program Director of the Fayette County Safe Kids Coalition, said […]
Her Title Now Is Vision Therapist at Dr. Graebe’s Office
Eight years into her career as a Montessori teacher in Versailles, Angela Roberts enjoyed unmatched job satisfaction. “To have an impact on such young absorbent minds… I loved it,” she said. “I’ve worked with kids my whole life. My first job was babysitting.” But when friend Jennifer Ciecorka mentioned that Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral […]
Parenting Beliefs Impact Child Development
Mandy’s 3-year-old son misbehaves. She believes he is trouble. She has an overwhelming and exhausting belief that she needs to control him, because if she doesn’t, she will be a bad parent. No matter how much she punishes him, his behavior does not improve but instead gets worse. She is at her wit’s end. Raymond’s […]
Dr. Ison Reflects on 22 Years of Writing About Pediatric Issues
By Charles G. Ison, M.D. Congratulations to Lexington Family on being 22 years old! I have been a columnist for this magazine since it came into being. They inherited me from Lexington Kids magazine, one of the two publications that merged to form this one that you are currently reading. My columns have dealt with […]
Children’s Health Month: Best Products for Sick Kids
October is Children’s Health Month. It is inevitable that little ones get sick, so here are some products to keep in the medicine cabinet for when sickness visits your home. iHealth | Infrared No-Touch Thermometer When your little one has a fever, the last thing you want to do is wake them up to take their […]
Positive Parenting – Helping a Child Deal With a Scary Event
by Lesley Iwinski He was scared for Tom, frightened by his screaming. Even after his mother reassured Jeremy, he continued to talk about the fall. Mom’s first instinct was to protect Jeremy from his big feelings, so she took him for ice cream to get his mind off the incident. When Jeremy brought it up […]
Valuing Function Over Structure
“This is the essence of what’s wrong with healthcare today,” Dr. Rick Graebe said. “Three-quarters of our training as doctors is structure-based.” Which makes sense because doctors have to understand structure first. A heart surgeon must understand how that organ works. Same with an ear, nose and throat specialist who must know the inner workings […]
For Toddlers, Picky Eating Is Normal
Picky eating is very common in childhood. For toddlers, it is basically a normal phenomenon. Older children and even adults can be picky. There are reasons for this and some things that might help make it better. We all have foods we like and do not like. Some children narrow their preferences a lot more […]
Healthy Breakfast On the Go
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. As a teacher, I see firsthand the effects of not having a good breakfast has on kids. They tend to be irritable and sluggish, and it’s hard for them to stay focused.
Changing From Adversaries to Allies
by Leslie Iwinski Have you ever felt like you were at war with your toddler or teen? Everything feels like a battle because of these constant skirmishes. Between clashes, you may find yourself nursing resentment, grumbling about your beloved child as if he were your enemy. When your child feels like your adversary, it is […]
After School Activity Guide
Bluegrass Youth Ballet 442 Southland Drive (859) 271-4472 www.bluegrassyouthballet.org The non-profit after-school program serves ages 3 through adults with creative movement, pre-ballet, eight levels of ballet, pointe, adult ballet, adult conditioning, contemporary dance, boys classes and performance opportunities. Piano and voice lessons are offered. Classes are located at our new location with 13,000-square-foot facility, including […]