Febrile Seizures
Letter to the parent whose child had a febrile convulsion Dear E, I tried my best to relieve your fears today, but I understand the feelings of a parent when their child has an abnormal movement or becomes unconscious. I am a mother too and even though none of my...
You can ‘OAT’ it many ways.
You can 'oat' it anyhow you want. But with kids, you have to 'oat ' it a fun way Having kids means you have to keep experimenting and coming up with new ideas to get them healthy and happy That means making one of their least favorite but one of world's healthiest...
Getting ready for your ‘soon-to-be’ teenagers
Having kids at different age ranges, it’s not uncommon to be overwhelmed by the space of attitudes and emotions- a 'terrible' 3 and a 'moody' pre-teen. But, if asked which to choose which age is easier to parent, i am inclined to choose the 'terrible 3' Personally, I...
Can you test my child for everything?
Not uncommonly I’ve had parents walk into the Emergency Room and ask to see a doctor. Upon seeing a doctor, the first thing they say is “I want you to test my child for everything.” I bet that sounds familiar to you. Wouldn't that make lives easier it there was a...
5 Key Questions Parents Need To Ask About Their Child Before They Leave The Emergency Room
(Downloadable Checklist at the end of blog post) A sick child is every parent's concern. Most aim to alleviate their kids discomfort at home and follow up with their pediatrician. But when an Emergency Room (ER) visit is required thenthis concern becomes more of a...
I didn’t grow up green, but i try
Isn't it exciting trying new foods, especially when you didn't grown up eating it? Well, that wasn't my relationship with broccoli. If there's one thing i always tried to stay away from, it was Broccoli. No, it wasn't like we had a relationship that didnt work out...
Waffles becoming a little healthier
My kids love their breakfast and like most kids, waffles are on the most favorite breakfast list. The problem is depending on how its made, it may not be the healthiest option, especially for my squad who will eat 2 full sized waffles and still want more. My kids,...
Why I’m switching away from school lunch.
One of the main things my kids always looked forward to since we moved to New Albany was the great food options at the Cafeteria. Options ranged from Panini, Pizza, Hot dogs, Asian cuisine and more. Great options right. I loved it initially for several reasons...
All that hurts in the ear IS NOT equal to Antibiotics
All that hurts in the ear IS NOT equal to AntibioticsI can’t count how many times I’ve had families walk in to the ER in the middle of the night because a child woke up with an ear pain. They describe it as being bad enough to wake the child up from sleep crying and...
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