You are a pregnancy and birthing expert by the time you go into labor. You’ve studied and trained for this special day. You’ve read the books, followed the blogs, attended all of the classes and tracked every stage of your baby’s evolution in utero—now all you have to do is give birth. Right? Wrong. The […]
While kids are getting excited about hitting the slopes, local families are bracing for a brutal cold and flu season. Although parents can’t control everything, when it comes to their kids’ health, there are preventative measures that may help limit the impact. Havilah Brodhead is a family nurse practitioner and the owner of Hearthside Medicine […]
Heading back to school after a fun-filled summer is difficult for many children, but some students face more challenges than others. For kids with autism and their families, the transition is a disruption that is anxiety-provoking and requires time, energy and groundwork beyond the usual back-to-school shopping trips to prepare. “It can be a challenge […]
The idea of your baby one day being old enough to date can be a bitter pill to swallow. But, as adolescence approaches, visions of young men with flowers and innocent pecks on the cheek goodnight at the door, make the whole courtship scenario a bit more palatable. Unfortunately, statistics don’t support this pleasant picture. […]
Every parent wants the best for their child, and education and healthcare top the list of priorities. Unfortunately for many, access to adequate insurance lies just out of reach. The toll a single trip to the doctor’s office can take on a family’s finances is hefty, with only partial or poor coverage. As a result, […]
For many couples, deciding whether or not to have a child is a matter of agreement and timing. For others, fertility and carrying a healthy pregnancy is difficult or impossible, leaving them with few options for expanding their tribe. While adoption is an obvious, viable solution for those who are unable to conceive, some parents-to-be […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of five children between the ages of five and 11 years old has at least one untreated, decayed tooth. The statistics aren’t much better for children between the ages of 12 and 19 years old, with one out of seven suffering from an untreated […]
Ten years ago, Daniel Kriz envisioned a tool designed for kids experiencing childhood loneliness. Through his experience as a pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Kriz noticed a lack of resources for children who were struggling to make friends and wanted to make a difference. Over the past year, the timing was finally right for this idea to […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics, along with most physicians, recommends an annual well child check for all kids. As our babies become teenagers, that annual well check gets harder to schedule. Our teens have a newfound sense of independence and their schedules are full of school, work and friends. Why should you take the time […]
After the shock and excitement of discovering that you are bringing a new life into the world, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed as you take in everything you need to do to prepare for your child’s arrival—including deciding where and how you want to give birth. There are several birthing options available for expectant […]
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