The Debate on Crib Bumpers
by Bud Spoerl, owner of Baby’s Room & Kids Too SIDS awareness organizations have long tried to educate parents about the ways children can die in their sleep, and bumper pads have always been near the top of the list. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently took the position that bumper pads pose a risk […]
Allergies in Kids: What to Do?
Allergic rhinitis, sometimes called “hay fever,” affects 15-25% of American children and is probably the most common chronic disease in childhood.
Providing Cradle to Grave Eye Care
Regular readers of this column will know that Dr. Rick Graebe, an optometrist in Versailles, specializes in Vision Therapy, a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body that has a high success rate for children struggling in school.
Osteoarthritis Advice: Stay Active
The opportunity to get outside and swim, walk or ride a bike is probably just what you and the more than 27 million other Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis need.
Slide Safety: Preventing Broken Bones on the Playground
It’s easy to see the playground as a mine field of potential injuries for your child. But sometimes our safety measures can cause more damage than good. Sliding down a playground slide with your child in your lap poses a great risk for broken legs. A study at Winthrop University Hospital found that nearly 14 […]
Shush, Swaddle, Sway- the Keys to Soothing after Shots
A long car ride, the vibrations of a running dryer, the low hum of a mother’s voice – the list of how to soothe a crying newborn is endless and as unique to each child as his tiny, precious fingerprints. But the “5 S’s” promise to be successful even after baby experiences physical pain, like […]
Co-Sleeping Safely
Even if you have the most up-to-date crib, softest basinet sheet or cutest nursery décor, the best place for your baby to sleep can still be by your side. Co-sleeping is often advised against in our society, but it can be beneficial for parent and baby when done correctly and safely. Several studies show that […]
Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease Makes a Body Ache
When I was an intern, I came down with hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Know the Key Ages When Visual Issues Begin
The earlier a visual problem is detected, the better. And early detection works best when parents know the warning signs.
Spring Cleaning: Don’t Forget Your Prescriptions
Prescription drug abuse and misuse is rising at alarming rates.
And a large number of abused prescription drugs are obtained from the home medicine cabinet.
Get Outside and Exercise as a Family
On average every day, 8- to 18-year-olds spend four hours watching TV, videos, DVDs and prerecorded shows; more than one hour on the computer; and almost one hour playing video games.
Ashley Boyd Gann
“Parenting is hard, and I make mistakes every day. However, when all is said and done, if my children know they are loved unconditionally by me and by God, I have done my job.”
Safe Sleep for Babies – Part 1
by Bud Spoerl, owner of Baby’s Room & Kids Too Providing a safe sleep environment is one of the most important steps in reducing your baby’s risk of SIDS or other sleep-related accidents. And the safest sleep environment is not necessarily one with the most stylish crib or the cutest six-piece bedding set. Let’s look […]
Your Best Birth Plan
No matter how prepared you feel for your impending labor, it can’t hurt to have a plan in place. Childbirth is largely controlled by Mother Nature, but you can control a few factors. You will find hundreds of different checklists online and in pregnancy books, but you can create your own birth plan just by […]
Simple Measures That Can Thwart Bedwetting
Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, affects millions of children, teens and young adults.
It can lead to embarrassment, shame, and fear of participating in overnight activities such as sleepovers.
Practice Draws Patients From 300 Zip Codes
Many patients stepping into the Family Eyecare Associates offices in Versailles may think they’ve discovered a good place to get a new pair of glasses.
What they may not realize is that this is one of the most unique eye care centers in the state.
Understanding Your Medicare Benefits
The best way for seniors to stay healthy is to eat nutritiously, exercise regularly, take an active role in their health care and understand their Medicare benefits.
Not Just Kid Stuff at Cardinal Hill
Renovations to Lyman V. Ginger Allow Rehabilitation Hospital to Consolidate Pediatric Care
New Diagnoses for Autism?
Some Fear Changes Could Deny Children Help They Need
Girl With A Cause
Diabetes Assn. Names Logan Gregory Its National Youth Advocate