_ Children's HealthMost American Kids Lack Cardio Fitness By Jane Farrell articleNearly 60% of American children do not have healthy cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), a key measure of physical fitness and overall … Read More→
_ Children's HealthHow to Prevent Childhood Drownings By Jane Farrell articleDrowning is one of the leading causes of childhood deaths. In children under the age of four, only birth defects … Read More→
_ Parenting5 Tips for Sudden Home Schoolers By Sondra Forsyth articleMany parents around the country are settling into a new role — substitute teachers for their school-age children. As an … Read More→
_ MarriageQuarantined with Your Partner? 3 Common Relationship Struggles to Watch Out For By Sondra Forsyth articleThrough many years of helping couples and studying the nature of relationships, I’ve seen my fair share of relationship struggles. … Read More→
_ ParentingKeeping Kids Safe in the Information Age: Caution Regarding Some Apps By Sondra Forsyth articleWith schools currently closed, kids and grandkids are home with more time than ever to be on the Internet. Here … Read More→
_ ParentingCoronavirus: How Adults Can Help Children Navigate the Anxiety By Sondra Forsyth articleAs Americans adapt almost minute-by-minute to keep up with evolving information regarding the coronavirus, we must pay careful attention to … Read More→
_ Pets5 Reasons You Should Microchip Your Pet By Sondra Forsyth articleA microchip is an electronic way to identify a pet. It is the size of a grain of rice and … Read More→
_ Children's HealthParking Lot Safety for Kids By Jane Farrell articleA study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows an alarming need for adult supervision in parking lots, with … Read More→
_ Children's HealthImmunotherapy Better than Chemotherapy for Some Kids with Leukemia By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have found that treatment with an immunotherapy drug is superior to standard chemotherapy for children with leukemia that has … Read More→
_ Children's HealthPeanut Allergy: A New Medication for Children By Jane Farrell articleThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug to treat peanut allergy in children. The remedy, … Read More→
_ Children's Health17 Percent of Food-Allergic Children also Have Sesame Allergy By Jane Farrell articleInvestigators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)have found that sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, … Read More→
_ PregnancyPregnant? Better Skip the Pain Reliever Acetaminophen By Jane Farrell articleA study funded by the National Institute of Health suggests that exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a … Read More→
_ Children's HealthTen Tips for School Lunches That Will Keep Kids Happy and Healthy By Jane Farrell articleBetween classes and practices, lunchtime is a highlight of most kids’ day. Whether homemade or store bought, favorite school lunches … Read More→
_ ParentingA Special Needs Teenager’s Transition to Adulthood: 4 Things to Consider By Sondra Forsyth articleFor youth with disabilities, there are many things to consider. An individual’s transition plan must look at many elements of … Read More→
_ Parenting4 Important Cell Phone Safety Tips for Kids By Sondra Forsyth articleGetting their first cell phone is now a rite of passage for most kids. Having a phone comes with a lot … Read More→
_ ParentingTips for Parents to Ease Back to School Jitters By Sondra Forsyth articleDid you know that anxiety issues are the most common mental health disorders in children? There are an estimated 18 … Read More→
_ ParentingA Back to School Checklist for Children with Special Needs By Sondra Forsyth articleWhen my daughter, Elizabeth, was young, I used to feel anxious and lose sleep over the transition from summer to … Read More→
_ ParentingCo-Parenting Tips Every Divorcing Couple Needs to Know By Jane Farrell articleIt’s well known that nearly half of all marriages in the country end in divorce. The rate is even higher … Read More→