Published on Apr 17, 2020 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Each year, more than 3 million cases of child abuse are reported in the United States. The numbers are sobering. But what can be done to prevent it? The month of April is designated each year as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, bringing attention to a pervasive...
Published on Apr 1, 2020 by Maggie Akridge, MS, CCLS | Child & Family Health
Are you a parent or caregiver wondering if you should talk to your children about COVID-19? Well, the answer is an emphatic “yes!” With school and business closures happening on a large scale, as well as some reopenings, it’s not hard for children to notice that...
Published on Mar 18, 2020 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Any parent knows that having a child inevitably involves messes. But having kids in the household can also make your home a haven for germs! In the middle of cold and flu season — and especially in the middle of a pandemic — it can seem like germs are everywhere. And...
Published on Mar 6, 2020 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
You know the importance of washing your hands, but how can you get the message across to your kids? Handwashing is vitally important. Each day, we come in contact with thousands of germs. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than...
Published on Feb 25, 2020 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
If you have kids, you’ve probably dealt with bedwetting at least a time or two over the years. It’s extremely common for young kids in particular to wet the bed at least occasionally. So, when does it become a problem? Wetting the bed is often seen as a part of...
Published on Feb 6, 2020 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
Diabetes can be challenging to manage at any age. Add childhood to the mix, and it’s even more complicated. Now — what if your child plays sports? Physical activity of any sort is beneficial for people of all ages, including those with diabetes. And sports provide a...
