Office Expansion Means More Tools
Now that a 1,600 square-foot office expansion is complete at Dr. Rick Graebe’s office, the Versailles behavioral optometrist is ready to match his services with anyone else’s in the country. “With the extra room we have and the equipment we have added, we can provide services that nobody else in Kentucky can provide,” he said. […]
When to Take a Child to the ER
Emergencies happen to people. Children are no exception. According to The American Academy of Pediatrics: “An emergency is when you believe a severe injury or illness is threatening your child’s health or may cause permanent harm.” There are some situations that nearly everyone would agree warrant a child being seen in an Emergency Department. Others […]
Positive Parenting – How to Ease Back-to-School Transition
by Lesley Iwinski Back to school preparations and rituals can be daunting for children of all ages. What can parents do to make the transition smoother and easier? First, give yourself the compassion and understanding that you need. Fill your own cup so that you have enough to share with your family. The most important […]
VT Improves Neuro-Sensory Skills
Although many of us take it for granted, reading is actually a complex skill. The easy part is eyesight. Can you see the words on the page? Often, glasses can correct this deficiency. But as Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, points out, many schoolchildren who have 20-20 eyesight still struggle to read. […]
How to Treat Common Insect Stings
Many of us have been stung by an insect of some sort, whether as children or as adults. In the U.S., honeybees and yellow jackets account for most insect stings. Other bees and other wasps, such as hornets, can also sting. In some areas of the U.S., fire ants and scorpions can also do this. […]
Positive Parenting – Summer Schedule: Unstructured Playtime
by Lesley Iwinski In a culture where, ironically, we need to “schedule” unscheduled time, summer allows us to look at the way we and our children spend our time. Not too long ago, the “ideal summer” saw children jumping from one camp to the next, taking math or reading classes to “get a head start,” […]
Measles Solution: Get Vaccinated
When I was 13 years old, I was hospitalized for pneumonia. A young boy was soon moved into the other bed in the room. He had a high fever and hardly moved except to groan. I thought that I might see him die in front of me. He later broke out in a flat, red […]
VT Treats Root Causes of Reading Issues
Does Dr. Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, claim to cure dyslexia, ADD or other learning differences? No. He recognizes that these are legitimate diagnoses that identify a cluster of behaviors. But he also says these terms are overused and result in the mislabeling of people, especially schoolchildren who struggle in the classroom. What Dr. […]
Staffing Your Pregnancy Support Team
(BPT) – Many people would be surprised to learn that among developed countries, the United States not only has the highest rate of maternal mortality (death during pregnancy or within one year of birth), but that it increased 56% between 1990 and 2015. The American Society of Anesthesiologists says expectant mothers should talk with their […]
6 Tips to Stay Safe Around Water
(BPT) – Summer is fast approaching, which means that more children will be in and around water areas such as pools, lakes and oceans. Like many parents, you worry about your children’s safety around water, no matter how old they are. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of injury death among children […]
Bumpin’ Blends Smoothies for Prenatal Health
Smoothies are a fantastic way to pack in much-needed nutrients for your pregnancy diet. Now it’s easier than ever to make yummy smoothies designed for your specific tastes and needs. Bumpin’ Blends is a subscription service that offers custom smoothie blends delivered to your door based on mama’s pregnancy or postpartum symptoms and her developing baby’s […]
The Key to Breastfeeding Success
Recent Royal births perpetuate the myth that new mothers can make a beautiful appearance just days after giving birth, wearing a white dress and heels, and glowing over their baby. The reality behind that image is an army of supporters preparing the Royal mom for the cameras. In fact, all new mothers need support as […]
Identifying Kinds of Infant Crying
Young babies cry. It is their first means of communication with us and is therefore an important part of infancy. They can cry up to two hours a day, sometimes even more. There are different types of infant cries and things that can be done to help stop them. 1) The hunger cry is usually […]
From Soccer Field to Career as a VT
For Vision Therapist Grace Casciola, her path to Dr. Rick Graebe’s office in Versailles started on a soccer field in Louisville. Playing for Berea College, Casciola executed a perfect sliding tackle, but the collision with her opponent resulted in injuries to her head and one eye. While her opponent was taken from the field, Casciola […]
Fetal Doppler Review – bblüv Echö
bblüv Wireless Fetal Doppler with Earphones The wait between doctor’s visits to hear your baby’s heartbeat can feel like forever. Luckily, bblüv has a new Wireless Fetal Doppler so expecting moms can listen to that sweet sound whenever they like. The Echö Doppler allows moms to hear baby’s heartbeat, kicks and even hiccups through the […]
Best Car Seats for Extended RF – Chicco NextFit Zip Max
We’ve all heard the news by now- children should stay in rear-facing car seats for as long as possible for maximum safety. Chicco heard the news as well, and designed the NextFit Zip Max, a car seat with 25% more legroom in rear-facing mode, so your little one will stay comfortable until they max out […]
Newborn to 13+: Car safety tips for kids of all ages
(BPT) – For many parents, you buckle up your kids and off you go to daycare, school or the park. You trust their car seat or booster seat will keep your child safe should something happen, but are you sure the seat you installed months or years ago is truly secure? “I am deeply concerned […]
Learning Issues Solved by Vision Therapy
Michelle Jones, a Frankfort mother of a second grader, calls it divine intervention. And she needed something heaven-sent to help her son, Cason New, now 8. Always a little behind at school, Cason struggled even more when he entered second grade last fall at Elkhorn Elementary. He was reading at a first grade level and […]
Sadly, Kids Can Get Migraines Too
Children can have migraines. Even infants and toddlers can supposedly get them, though diagnosing them is understandably difficult. About 8% of children are thought to suffer with them. They are a special class of headaches with some unique features. Scientists are trying to figure out what causes migraines. It is thought that they arise from […]