Tips for Having a Flu Free Winter The winter season is often the busiest time of year. With an overload of work, school, church, and holiday events, eating healthy and protecting your families immune system is rarely a priority. However, paying close attention to your families health is particularly crucial during the winter months. Why? Because low temperatures and weather changes create…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »The Future Consequences of Childhood Obesity A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that heavier children are twice as likely to die prematurely, before the age of 55, than thin children. This conclusion was determined after researchers spent decades tracking and analyzing the specific functions that are directly effected by weight gain such as body…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Practice Safe Swaddling to Protect Baby’s Hips For new parents it’s crucial to understand the importance of safely swaddling a newborn. Not only is swaddling a great source of comfort for infants but it also helps to keep them warm and toasty until their internal thermostat kicks in. However, there are risks associated with improperly swaddling a newborn, including hip dysplasia. Hip…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Flu Season Alert: Vaccinations Protect Against Child Fatalities The most common time of year that seasonal flu outbreaks occur is Fall through early Spring, making the winter months prime-time for contracting the virus. Although it’s not always thought of as a serious or life-threatening condition, various versions of the flu spread and affect people differently, ultimately raising the risk for complications. As flu…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Car Seat Safety and the Rules of the Road for Grandparents Whether you’re driving your grandchildren around town or taking them on a road trip, using a seat belt or car seat is crucial. A study in the August 2011 issue of Pediatrics Digest reports that children were 50% less likely to suffer injuries in an auto accident when their grandparents were driving compared to when their parents were…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Protecting Your Teens from Chemical Highs With the rise in available prescription narcotics, teens now have even more opportunities to experiment with drugs. However, if you thought locking your medicine cabinet was the only thing to worry about in your home, think again. Due to easy accessibility, teens are increasingly using common house-hold products and synthetic (man-made) marijuana to get “high”….Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »The “Clean Plate” Policy – A Thing of The Past For many, the adolescent years are remembered as a time of joy – no responsibilities, running around in circles until night fall, riding bikes with the neighborhood kids; a time period where having fun is all that matters. However in this day and age, the definition of “fun” has dramatically changed. Children no longer have…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Avoiding Injury in School Sports: Maintain the Machine With the start of the school year comes the start of the school sports calendar. Football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, even dance classes… No matter what the activity, organized athletics are a fabulous outlet for kids and teens. Sports exercise the body and teach the importance of teamwork. However, they also carry a risk of injuries….Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Hand-washing: The Single Greatest Childhood Disease Prevention Most parents say they would do anything to keep their child safe and healthy. They would throw themselves in front of a speeding car in order to save their child’s life. They would gladly donate an organ if their child needed one. These parents are sincere and passionate when they say that they would give…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Healthy Make-Ahead School Lunch Ideas Imagine you’re cooking dinner for four people. Then imagine you’re cooking dinner for fifty people. The menu would change, wouldn’t it? When you’re serving small numbers, you can afford better ingredients, and you can take more time in the preparation. A meal for a large number of people would almost inevitably lean heavy on carbohydrates,…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry » |
 
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