Parents have been asking me to flush out when a child is old enough to use a public restroom on their own, particularly when a boy is with his mom or a girl with her dad. Let me see if I can take a peek at this particular issue. Initially a young child may be […]
School is back in session, and parents have been testing me on ways their children can stay healthy during the school year. Let me take on that assignment and provide a few back-to-school tips on preventing those sick days. An annual physical exam before the start of the school year will often make sure everything […]
We hear that it’s important to “know your numbers,” such as blood pressure and cholesterol, when it comes to our health. Parents and caregivers especially concern themselves with the growth and developmental milestones of their child, since understanding this can help keep that child healthy. Did you know that there are many numbers associated with […]
Parents of toddlers are frequently putting their irons into the fire and asking me questions about how to prevent their child from getting iron deficiency anemia. Well, being the iron man that I am – not – let me provide some information on this topic. Iron is needed to build up your red blood cells […]
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Loading...National Suicide Prevention Week occurs this year from September 5-11, including World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. This is an important time to focus attention on what remains a serious public health concern that all too frequently remains hidden. Here are some myths and facts about suicide that are important to remember: MYTH: Suicide […]
Parents cannot resist asking me if their child would benefit from an antibiotic when they are sick. This week, let me prescribe some advice about why we do and do not use antibiotics. Antibiotics were designed to treat bacterial germs that get into the body – and they do so most effectively. Yet the majority […]
Join us on October 27, 2016, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and November 14, 2016, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our two-part Internet Safety Series at the Winooski School District. We will present “Electronic Communications: Your Best Friend or Worst Enemy” on October 27 and “A Compassionate Approach to Discussing Tough Topics with Teens: […]
Goodbye summer! It’s off to school we go! September marks the end of a beautiful summer and the excitement of going back to school. Even if you do not have school-age children, your morning commute may seem more hectic or take longer as you travel through school zones and neighborhoods. As commuters, we experience more […]
Parents, have these thoughts ever run through your mind? I wish my child (or children) had better eating habits. I wonder how my child’s (or children’s) eating habits will, or will not, impact their future healthfulness? Chances are these thoughts have crossed your mind at least once or twice. As a dietitian, I often wonder […]
Parents have been feeding me lots of questions as to what they can do to help their child deal with being overweight or obese. Let me weigh in and provide some information on this topic. Twenty-five percent of US children are overweight and half to three quarters of overweight children will go on to become overweight […]
