Managing Your Mane: Tips for Postpartum Hair Care
by Kellie Doligale Pregnancy brings with it symptoms that no one is necessarily excited to discuss. The weight gain, mood swings and flatulence are comfortably swept under the rug. Fortunately, Mother Nature permits a few indulgences to the expecting woman, notably a full head of healthy hair. Courtesy of the hormones seemingly running the body […]
Lexington Children’s Theatre: LCT Takes Show on the Road: Theatre Explorers Program Brings Drama to After-School Activities at Local Schools
Like other working parents, Danielle Clore of Lexington regularly wonders how she can be in two places at once, especially when it comes to arranging for enrichment programs for her two children.
Bluegrass Youth Ballet Is All About the Students
[BGYB-pink] Adalhi Aranda Corn is not your typical dance mom. She’s the mother of a dancer, 9-year-old Adalhi, and a 4-year-old son, Mariano, who is not the least bit interested in dance.
It’s In the Bag: Tips on Your First Outing with a New Baby
The first few days at home with your newborn are a precious time when you can forget the routine of daily life and just focus on your precious bundle. But eventually, you will have to leave that bubble. Leaving home with your baby in tow can be intimidating for a first-time mom. But a […]
HPV Vaccine Now Recommended for Boys
As of this year, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that boys, as well as girls, should now be vaccinated against human papillomavirus.
Vision Therapy Goes Beyond Eyesight
Do you know someone who fits this scenario?
Optometrists have assured you that your child’s eyesight is normal, and yet he complains of headaches, has difficulty seeing the board in class, has a short attention span with schoolwork and avoids looking at the page when it comes time to read.
Start New School Year With Good Nutrition
Kids and parents want tasty meals that can be made and eaten quickly but aren’t full of empty calories.
Mourning the Loss of a Parent
Whether you have a good, bad or indifferent relationship with your mother and father, most people still love their parents deeply.
Evidence-Based Blog Empowers Pregnant Moms
Why can’t I eat during labor? Do I have to lay on my back when I’m pushing? What is the point of an IV if I’m having an unmedicated birth? Many pregnant women have these questions, but the conversation does not always flow with the OBGYN. Women may end up going along with hospital policy […]
Protect Your Family From Sun’s Rays
Were you one of those teenagers who sunbathed using oil instead of sunscreen?
First Aid Tips for Summer Vacations
Summer is the traditional time to pack up the kids and head off in search of adventure (or relaxation).
After Treatment, Teen Keeps Eye on the Ball
The results of Vision Therapy are well-documented – countless students have been helped at the office of Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles.
The Kidz Club: A Safe Place for Medically Fragile Kids
Three-year-old Jack Adams all but bounces into the main room at The Kidz Club in Lexington with a mile-wide smile on his little face as he greets the staff and all his daycare pals.
Louisville Science Center’s New Exhibit Serves All Children – Especially Those With Special Needs
The Louisville Science Center is encouraging children of all abilities to come see what the new exhibit “Science in Play” can teach them about having fun with science.
Mommy Needs a Nap
As if you won’t be tired enough when your baby arrives, fatigue tends to set in very early in pregnancy for most women. You may have heard of the “First-Trimester Fatigue,” but the yawning and eye-rubbing can last longer than the first three months. No pregnant woman has time to be that tired. So instead […]
Scary Time: Baby’s First Night Home
Newborns look and act differently than we do. When new parents bring a newborn home, the experience can be rather unsettling.
Summer Exercise & Nutrition Tips
As a parent, you can set an example of a balanced lifestyle by being active, eating healthy and showing your children how great you feel.
For School Success, Try Brain Retraining
Brain retraining for children can sound, well, scary. It conjures images of a diabolical villain fooling with his electrodes in a sci-fi movie.
Soothing Scents: Using Aromatherapy in Pregnancy and Labor
You may have practiced your breathing techniques for labor, but have you considered what scents you’ll be inhaling with all those sniffs and “hee-hee-hoo’s”? Aromatherapy can have powerful effects on a woman in labor, said Candice Lewis, a Certified Herbalist with a focus on women’s health issues. Lewis offers herbal consultations for issues including fertility, […]
Michelle Watson Marra
“As a parent, you have to be present and involved. You also have to allow your children to make and learn from their own mistakes. It’s not easy.”