The Teen Brain
Warning: Your Child Is Under Construction By Susan Cowan Morse Dear Mom and Dad, I’m not sure what happened to me while I was sleeping but when I woke up…
Normal Conflict, or Bullying?
By Kris Widmann Relational aggression is a form of bullying that involves the way people use their power in relationships to control others. It is behavior that is meant to…
Toddler Tantrums
What to do when you want to cry, too By Andi Diehn About six years ago I found myself in the constant company of a 2 year old with strong…
The Learned Art of Breastfeeding
By Suzanne Greeley I often hear from new mothers that they are amazed at how something that is supposed to be so natural and beautiful could feel so uncomfortable and…
Teens: Sports Concussions
By Dr. Michael Sparks Ben Bates played football like most 15-year-olds: full on, and with gusto. And, as is sometimes the case in contact sports, Ben has suffered a concussion.…
Feeding Your Teen Machine
By Hope Damon, RD, CDE, LD Teens are spontaneous, fun, hungry, sometimes picky, challenging eaters. They choose what to eat based on peer pressure, school and work schedules, sense of…
Mighty Yoga
By Kim J. Gifford Photography courtesy of Mighty Yoga Today, yoga is widely acknowledged as a popular form of exercise, meditation and relaxation. It is not surprising to hear that…
IEP Meetings: How to Best Advocate for Your Child
If a child is struggling academically, socially, emotionally, having behavioral problems or difficulty communicating, parents have the right to make a referral for special education. A child must be found…
When (and How) to Treat a Child’s Fever
By Michael Lyons, MD When is a child’s fever something to worry about? When is it NOT okay to watch and wait at home? These questions perplex almost all parents…
Fall Safety Tips
By Emma Wunsch You know fall is here when the kids get back on the big yellow bus, the leaves pile up, and the mornings are chilly enough for a…