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Preschoolers aren’t getting enough active play time
A new study tells us that preschool-aged children aren’t getting enough active play time at their childcare facility.
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What you need to know about car seat safety for your kids
This post was written with Amber Yampolsky, PT, ATP, CPST, Physical Therapist at Arnold Palmer Hospital
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Solid foods 101: When and how to introduce to your baby
Written by Summer Vu, DO
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Your treadmill can cause serious injury in kids
I hate to add one more worry to the already long list of safety concerns for parents, but here I go. The exercise equipment found in so many homes today poses a serious threat to children. I know, right? You finally make a commitment to get fit and now there is just one more reason to let your treadmill become a clothes rack.
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Could your child be bullying others? How to know and how to stop it.
When you hear the word “bully,” what’s the image that comes to mind?
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Everything you need to know about sending a kid with food allergies to school: Part 2
I shared with you some important things to consider as you send a child with food allergies to school.
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Portion Distortion: How much your child eats can be as important as what he eats
Written by Josh Eberhard, DO
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What you need to know about human trafficking in our community
Written by Pratima Shanbhag, MD
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What you need to know about prescription drug abuse in teens
Want to hear some good news?
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Have you talked to your teen about the drug called "Molly?"
You may have seen the recent news reports detailing the hospitalization of 12 people (10 students and 2 visitors) at Wesleyan University due to the popular drug called, “Molly.” If it’s been a few years since your college days, the name ecstasy or “X” may sound more familiar to you. Each of these nicknames, however, are referring to the same drug: a chemical substance known as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine or MDMA.
