_ Children's HealthPollution Linked to Greater Number of Newborns Taken to Intensive Care Units By Jane Farrell articleInfants born to women exposed to high levels of air pollution in the week before delivery are more likely to … Read More→
_ Children's HealthEnhancing the Quality of Life for Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy By Sondra Forsyth articleSpinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is the umbrella term for a group of genetic disorders that cause muscle weakness. (For a … Read More→
_ Children's HealthWhat You Need to Know about Spinal Muscular Atrophy By Jane Farrell articleSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a heartbreaking genetic disorder that usually occurs in infancy. Sometimes, though, the condition, characterized by … Read More→
_ Children's HealthIs Telemedicine The Best Choice for KIds? By Jane Farrell articleDoctors who have “telemedicine” visits with pediatric patients prescribe antibiotics more often than do urgent-care clinics or regular office visits, … Read More→
_ Children's HealthKids and High Blood Pressure By Jane Farrell articleNew guidelines that classified more children as having elevated blood pressure are better at predicting which kids are likely to … Read More→
_ ParentingIt Takes a Sensitive Village to Raise a Child with Special Needs By Sondra Forsyth articleRaising a child with a disability is a journey that is never easy. In addition to the emotional challenges, it … Read More→
_ Relationships & Love6 Ways to Celebrate Singlehood This Valentine’s Day By Sondra Forsyth articleThese days, more and more women are referring to Valentine’s Day as “Single Awareness Day”. Gone are the days of … Read More→
_ Children's HealthKids Who Survive Hodgkin's Lymphoma Face Greater Risk of Another Cancer in Later Life By Jane Farrell articleChildren who survive Hodgkin’s lymphoma have an increased risk of developing a new cancer later in life, research shows. The … Read More→
_ Children's HealthHow Young Is Too Young for Orthodontic Treatment? By Jane Farrell articleStep into a middle school and you’ll likely see plenty of smiles accented by braces. But parents who put off … Read More→
_ Caregiving9 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers By Sondra Forsyth articleAre you making time for yourself while caregiving? Check out these 9 ways to put your own health and well-being … Read More→
_ Children's HealthSafely Treating Teething Pain in Children By Jane Farrell articleTeething is normal but may be a painful experience for infants and toddlers. Too often, well-meaning parents and caregivers who … Read More→
_ ChildbirthPelvic-Floor Disorders Linked to Mode of Delivery Among First-Time Mothers By Jane Farrell articleThe risk of pelvic floor disorders among first-time mothers is strongly linked to how the baby is delivered, a new … Read More→
_ CaregivingFive Unexpected Rewards of Becoming a Caregiver By Sondra Forsyth articleIt’s true, the life of a caregiver can be demanding, difficult and daunting. I spent seven years of my life … Read More→
_ ParentingTips on Pregnancy Over 35 By Sondra Forsyth articleWhen Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recently announced that they were expecting a child, the world offered collective congratulations to … Read More→
_ ParentingED Visits and Opioid Prescribing for Pediatric Patients By Sondra Forsyth articleOpioids for pain management in pediatric patients are sometimes necessary but their use has raised concerns about the effects of … Read More→
_ Parenting3 Strategies for Helping Distressed Young People Become More Resilient By Sondra Forsyth articleIs the United States facing an epidemic of lost and distressed youth who struggle to handle the daily challenges of … Read More→
_ Children's HealthFootball-Related Concussions Much More Common Than Thought Among Kids 5 - 14 By Jane Farrell articleConcussions among football players age 5 to 14 are higher than previously reported. Five out of every 100 kids who … Read More→
_ ParentingGraphic Warnings Snuff Out Cigarettes' Appeal to Kids By Sondra Forsyth articleResearch from Cornell University done in 2018 suggests graphic warning labels on cigarette ads have the same anti-smoking effect as … Read More→