Getting the Most From Your Medicine
Medicine can help you feel better. But if it is taken incorrectly, medicine can actually make you feel worse.
Sherri Hannan
“It has been a true blessing to be the mother of my three beautiful daughters. I love being a mom and wouldn’t trade it for the world!”
Want to Prevent the Flu? Get Your Shot
Flu season is approaching. In the U.S., the flu season usually peaks in January or February, but it can sometimes start as early as October (or earlier) and end as late as May.
Vision Therapy Helps Pair of Sisters
“No way,” Mike Ward said about eye surgery for his daughter. “Dr. Graebe is adamantly opposed to that and I agree with his philosophy.”
Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle
School has started — which is a good time for your family to start living a healthier lifestyle.
Doraine Bailey
“As my daughter grows, I have to grow, too. Parents cannot cling to the past nor set the future in stone. They have to be responsive and trustworthy with their families in this present moment.”
Kelly Flood
“Creating greater beauty and truth in the world. To serve the community in which I live. To stay informed of the larger world. To advocate for the voiceless. To live with integrity and joy.”
When to Keep a Child Home From School
Where there are children gathered, there are usually germs. Schools are no exception. A sick child is not only more likely to make others sick — he may not feel like learning. Here are some general guidelines for when to keep a sick child home. * Any child with a temperature of 100 degrees F […]
Most Eye Muscle Surgeries Are Unnecessary
Dr. Rick Graebe can say it no more directly – “Almost all eye muscle surgeries are unnecessary.”
That’s quite a statement considering that each year approximately 1.2 million are performed in the U.S. at a cost of up to $12,000 per surgery.
The Truth About ADHD
Approximately 5%-10% of kids have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention in school, home or work. They are normally more active and impulsive than others their age.
Head Lice Are Gross But Common, Treatable
Head lice are second only to the common cold as a contagious illness in school-aged children.
The Eyes Have It: Exams Before School Pay Off
Eleven years ago, Kentucky became the first state in the country to mandate that children aged 3-6 years old have eye exams before enrolling in school.
Back to School & Vaccinations
With the school year upon us, it’s important to check your children’s immunization records because keeping them up-to-date is required by schools.
More importantly, immunizations can save lives.
Cerise Bouchard
“I have the privilege of working with families when they are at their most vulnerable and sensitive as they welcome a new baby. I get more satisfaction from supporting moms in following their inner wisdom and becoming the expert for their own baby than anything else. I believe we best serve families when we provide a warm, caring atmosphere that supports parents in achieving their own authentic parenting experience.”
Poison Ivy: A Real Summer Bummer
If you or someone you know has gotten poison ivy, you can agree with me that it is not something you want to get again. Because poison ivy is a common plant found in most parts of the United States, it can be difficult to see and avoid.
Anita Courtney
Eating well and being active are so basic to children’s well-being and development. As a culture we’ve let kids down in these areas. Children live in a world where fast food restaurants lure them with toys and mascots. Soda and energy drinks have all but displaced water, and children spend seven hours a day on average being entertained by an array of screens.
Child Development: Vision Is Learned Skill
As adults, we take our eyesight for granted. We forget that we once had to learn how to see. It may seem automatic, but if the visual system does not develop correctly, serious problems can occur.
Good Beginnings: Baby’s First Foods
On any given day, thousands of health care providers are discussing with thousands of parents what and how their infants should eat. Food is one of life’s necessities, and infants have to eat just like the rest of us.
Overcoming Homesickness: How to Prepare Your Child – and Yourself
For millions of children, youth and adults, summer camp is upon us. Camp is a unique environment that promotes growth and independence. For many families in today’s plugged-in society, camp is the first real separation they have experienced from their children – and their children’s first experience with homesickness. Research indicates that homesickness is normal. […]
Kids’ Beds Have Become Virtual Playgrounds
“Kids are special… make their rooms special too.” That’s pretty much the philosophy taken at Baby’s Room & Kids Too, the baby and kids furniture and accessories store located on Nicholasville Road between K-Mart and GattiTown.