by Catherine Riggle | Dec 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
The festivities and treats of the holiday season can make it difficult for your child to maintain good eating habits that they have established earlier in the year. On average, people gain 1-3 pounds during the six weeks from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day....
by Catherine Riggle | Dec 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Reports about new strains of the virus that causes COVID‑19 may have you worried or asking questions. What do these variants mean for the pandemic? Are they more dangerous? How can I keep my family healthy?Unfortunately, the answers to many of these questions are...
by Catherine Riggle | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
The number one way to prevent flu in kids is to ensure everyone in your family (over 6 months old) receives the flu shot. Here are some more ways you can help prevent flu in kids and keep your family healthy during flu season: Practice good hand...
by Catherine Riggle | Nov 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
On October 29, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID‑19 vaccine in children ages 5-11. This means that children ages 5 and older are now eligible to get vaccinated. Parents may feel excited about this news....
by Catherine Riggle | Oct 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
An estimated 28% of students in grades 6–12 have been bullied, and 70% of children say they have witnessed bullying in their schools. Children who are bullied repeatedly over a long period of time are at most risk of problems with behavior, mood, school...
