Many people with young children have heard of croup before, but for the new parents reading it may be a scary thing to experience for the first time. What exactly is croup? It is a barky cough that will most likely happen out of nowhere, often in the middle of the night, when your little […]
Accomplishing a task that a child is responsible for is very rewarding for them and boosts their self esteem. It is essential for parents, caregivers and teachers to know the importance of teaching responsibilities to children starting at a young age. As preschoolers get older and gain more independence, learning responsibility is essential. There are […]
Each year the obesity rates amongst children and adults goes up. Per the CDC’s report on Wisconsin Obesity the percentage of overweight children aged 2 through 5 was 16.6%, which went from the 85th percentile to the 95th percentile for BMI-for-Age. The percentage of obese children aged 2 through 5 was 14.1% which is great […]
Pregnancy and childbirth are very exciting times but can also be very difficult and challenging. According to the CDC there are approximately four million babies born in the U.S each year. Regular exercise is a simple way for expecting and new moms to stay healthy, gain confidence and increase their energy levels. There are many […]
Have you ever wondered how much screen time your child should be getting? Are they getting too much? What could happen if your child gets too much screen time? Hopefully we can answer a few of your screen time questions for your children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) it is recommended that […]
February kicks off National Children’s Dental Health Month. Why is children’s dental health month so important, let alone dental health? This month is all about getting children, and families, excited and willing to take care of their dental health. According to the American Dental Association, Children’s Dental Health was started as a one day celebration […]
It just so happens that it is Groundhog’s Day, which it is said there is six more weeks of winter coming our way, and we are talking about winter activities! With more winter weather potentially coming our way, I’m sure most families could need some ideas on what to do with their little ones at […]
What exactly is RSV? New parents and Established parents have probably heard those three letters before. RSV stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection. As of November 2022, there has been a rise in cases in the local areas. RSV can affect everyone, but it can be especially dangerous in infants and children under 1 year […]
Everyone has noticed the increased price of groceries lately. It has probably left some families wondering how they can afford to buy groceries to feed their family nutritious meals while sticking to a budget. There are a couple tricks and tips to saving money and making your groceries last longer. Finances are a common stressor […]
If you have children under the age of 5 or 6, you have probably heard of the term Hand, Foot and Mouth. Maybe it is your first time dealing with this illness with your little one. Don’t worry! It is a very common infection that hits mostly young children. While it mostly hits young children, […]
