September 14, 2015
When it comes to Halloween, containing kids’ excitement is a real challenge. There’s decorations, costumes and candy – probably way too much of that. But even though everyone is having a lot of fun, it’s also important to play it safe. Your child isn’t likely to be chased by goblins or ghosts, but it’s possible she may trip and fall over her long princess gown or you may lose sight of him as he runs ahead of the group and into the street. As you start planning your Halloween celebration, keep these safety rules in mind so everyone has a good time.
September 4, 2015
Mental and emotional stress, physical inactivity, calorie-packed birthday cakes and rampant desktop eating can add up to hundreds of empty calories and fruitless blood sugar spikes throughout the workday. When you take time to plan healthy and energizing meals and snacks at work, you will benefit from more consistent energy levels, better moods, and fewer empty calories that can pack on extra pounds.
August 21, 2015
Getting ready for back-to-school does not only include school supply shopping and buying that first day of school outfit. Consider this to be a back-to-school health check list.
August 20, 2015
During the summer months, it can be easy to let the kids sleep in and stay up longer. But that puts their circadian rhythms out of sync. Parents need to start readjusting their child’s bedtime routine now, during the last weeks of summer, in order to ensure their child has a proper night’s rest to face a school day.
August 18, 2015
During training, there’s a lot of focus on stretching, doing warm-ups and increasing speed and endurance to make sure your body is ready for the big day. Nutrition is just as important.
August 11, 2015
When babies are born, parents become used to taking them in every two to three months for health check-ups and their vaccinations. Those regular check-ups and immunizations, however, shouldn’t end when children hit their toddler years. Everyone – no matter their age or gender – should see a health care provider annually for a check-up and make sure their needs are being met, reminds the doctors and nurse practitioners at ThedaCare Physicians-Oshkosh.
August 6, 2015
When you make physical activity and healthy eating part of your family’s routine, you are not only having an immediate impact on the people you love, you are establishing a tradition of activity and consciousness about food that can be carried forth for generations into the future.
July 14, 2015
It is common for a child to bite others at some point during their early years. Our family has recently experienced this issue with our toddler. I have found that young children may bite for a variety of reasons. Here are some suggestions for things to try at home.
July 10, 2015
First of all, your son or daughter is now considered an adult, and should take responsibility for his or her own health. Therefore, you should review the health history, including the family history. Make sure your child takes a copy of their immunizations and medications to school for reference. Instruct them on using an insurance card, and how to determine coverage.
July 7, 2015
Summer is the ideal time to be outside – the days are extra long and there’s plenty of sun. For…
June 30, 2015
The human body is more than 50% water. As we age the percentage of water slowly decreases, with babies having about 75% water and adults about 55-60%. Normal body function depends on adequate fluid balance.
June 16, 2015
Some kids are great with brushing their teeth and other are more of a challenge. Here are some things to consider.
June 11, 2015
My son has horizontal red lines on his lower back. They look like stretch marks. What are these things and will they go away?
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