Pediatrician Checklist: What To Ask When Looking For a Doctor
Finding the right pediatrician can be a stressful process. Many parents choose to interview pediatricians before their child is born. When meeting with a new doctor, during pregnancy or if you need to switch practices at any time, there are many questions to ask the doctor and ask yourself. Ask the doctor about: The waiting […]
Feeding Babies: How Much is Enough?!
As an adult, sometimes it’s hard for us to know whether we’re ‘full’ from a meal.
As a parent, it can be even harder to tell if your baby is full. Whether you’re breastfeeding or not, there are several cues in the early months that your baby has had enough.
How to Comfort A Crying Infant
Babies cry on average one to four hours a day – it is their first form of verbal communication.
Treating Dyslexia Symptoms With Vision Therapy
When most parents take their kids to an optometrist, they expect to come home with a prescription for eyeglasses, contacts or even an eye patch.
Learn the Dangers of ‘Bath Salts,’ ‘Spice’
We’ve all seen the frightening headlines about bath salts and synthetic marijuana, but most people do not understand what synthetic drugs are or the harm that they can cause.
Being Busy Is No Excuse: Get Up and Exercise
As a working mother of three daughters aged 7 to 10, I have parental responsibilities after my work day like shuttling kids to activities, preparing meals and housekeeping.
Learn to Speak Your Child’s Love Language
One of the richest loves in the world – that of parent for child – doesn’t get as much press this time of year as romantic love.
Still, those who are parents know that for them it is Valentine’s Day every day of the year.
Children need love every day to grow and thrive.
The Breakdown on Jaundice
Jaundice is something many parents will encounter with their newborn. About 60 percent of newborns will experience mild jaundice. While it might not be something to worry about, it’s worth being informed about before you head into the delivery room. Jaundice occurs because a baby’s liver is slow to process bilirubin (something we all have […]
Sneaky Veggie Smoothies
I think my daughter might have a super power, since she can sense vegetables in a meal no matter how cleverly concealed. As the mother of a toddler, meal-time can be exasperating. Luckily, my food processor has brought some peace of mind with some awesome smoothie recipes that sneak in veggies to what my daughter […]
Lexington Running Group Offers Support for Moms
Moms spend most of their days on the go– running around the house, running errands, running after their kids. But one Lexington group gives moms a chance to run for their health- both physical and mental. Moms Run This Town is a national organization with more than 300 chapters across the U.S. The Lexington chapter […]
Work-Outs With Baby
Finding time to work out with a new baby or a crawler at home can feel impossible. But if you have a few spare minutes, you can get in some exercise that entertains your baby in the process. Here are a few quick moves you can do to tone up that involve your little one. […]
Brain Research Backs Up LearningRx Techniques
You’ve heard the old saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”
But the latest research is proving that “old dogs,” particularly of the human variety, can be taught all kinds of tricks – cognitively speaking.
A Layman’s View of Vision Therapy
Charity Tchida choked back the tears as she recounted the dramatic success her son experienced with Vision Therapy at Dr. Rick Graebe’s office in Versailles.
D.A.S.H. Diet Emphasizes Taste and Health
There are many reasons why individuals have a hard time losing weight, but two factors top the list: poor eating habits and lack of exercise.
The Overuse of…Antibiotics
Overuse of antibiotics has become a major health problem for children as well as adults. Kentucky has one of the highest rates of antibiotic use in the U.S.
Alcohol and Pregnancy Do Not Mix
Here is something that most people don’t know.
If a woman avoids alcohol for the entire nine months of pregnancy, she has prevented the leading known cause of mental retardation in the United States: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Develop a Routine To Ease Into Bedtime
The secret to bedtimes without hassles? Routine.
Children always do better when they know what to expect and are comforted by rituals throughout the day.
When children follow a routine, they are more likely to be cooperative.
When Children Bite: A Plan of Action
Did your cute, little child just bite someone? You are shocked. And you are not alone!
An article in “Pediatric and Child Health” suggests that in day-care settings, biting occurs approximately once a day. We don’t hear about it because most parents don’t talk about it.
Damon: From Legally Blind to Academic Success
Nothing is harder for a mother to hear than the news that there is no treatment for her child. Charity Tchida of Lexington has lived that.
Lex. Catholic Senior Wins National MADD Award
For a young woman who doesn’t drink, Renee Brown, president of the Youth Coalition for Alcohol Education, knows an awful lot about alcohol.