De-stress the holidays with some advices from NP Jessica
Author: NP Jessica Cooney
Jessica Cooney, RN, CPNP is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Birmingham Pediatrics+Wellness Center in Troy, Michigan. She has nearly years with combined RN and NP experiences. She graduated from the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program from Wayne State University and has worked in primary care at Children’s Hospital of Michigan prior to working at Birmingham Pediatrics+Wellness Center. Jessica has a deep commitment to children volunteering for 10 years at a summer camp for children with cancer. She has 3 energetic and fun boys and a husband who keep her busy. Her boys love sports and play travel baseball.
Giving Thanks
Giving Thanks seems so commonplace this time of year. NP Jessica challenges us to find ways all year round to be grateful. She encourages us to teach our kids how to recognize each other and give thanks every day.
Mental Health is our business too
Mental Health is our business too. NP Jessica talks about the importance of recognizing and discussing mood, behavior, and school related issues with your pediatric care providers. Early intervention can make a world of difference!
Starting out the year right!
Keep the mojo going and keep the first days and weeks of school happy and going strong! NP Jessica gives more tips for back to school!
Team sports have benefits beyond the field
It really doesn’t matter what your age – when we see and feel the warmth of the sun, we feel renewed and ready to go outside to play! Some of us like to walk around our block, while others run and jump, ride a bike, or join a team. In my own family, team sports… Continue reading Team sports have benefits beyond the field
20 Minutes of Reading or Whining? How to Make Reading Fun!
Looking for new ways to get your child interested in doing their 20 minutes of reading each day? NP Jessica offers inventive strategies, reading material suggestions from kids themselves, and home grown advice in this week's blog.
February is FAMILY FUN MONTH!!
When the cold weather drives you inside, what can you do with your kids besides Legos and screen time? NP Jessica offers a month's worth of ideas to bring your family closer and have fun too!
Kids and Technology: What’s a Parent To Do?
Kids (and parents!) use technology all the time. How much is too much? Are you or your children becoming addicted to your technology? Read NP Jessica's blog and get answers and tips!
‘I have to go potty’ and other bedtime shenanigans
NP Jessica shares info about how much sleep kids need and how to develop routines that will ensure your children get it.
