Should your child focus on one sport of play the field? Dr Hilary discusses the pros and cons of multi-sport participation for student athletes in this week's blog.
Category: teenager
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!
OUCH! My knee hurts!!!
'OUCH! My knee hurts!!!' When your pubertal kid complains of knee pain, NP Lori of Birmingham Pediatrics + Wellness Center gives you the info you need to manage the most common cause.
Internet Challenges: Can Parents Stop Kids?
Internet Challenges: Can Parents Stop Kids? Dr Yusra of Birmingham Pediatrics explains the appeal of recent internet challenges like the Kiki challenge for tweens and teens. She also gives parents practical advice for managing it!
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!
Back to School is a Breeze with these tips!
Dreading Tuesday? Back to School is a Breeze with these tips from Dr Kirsten Miller-Unger!
Chores aren’t ‘HELPING OUT’: Why chores matter in today’s world
Feel like your kids don't have time for chores? Frustrated when you ask for help and get groans? Find out why chores are even more important now in Dr Molly's blog Chores aren’t ‘HELPING OUT’: Why chores matter in today’s world
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
New Season, New Healthy Routines for You and Your Family
Spring has finally come to the frigid Midwest and if you are anything like me you are digging through your cedar closet to find your shorts and sunscreen to head outside! The first week or two of spring are glorious. We all want to be outdoors, raking the flower beds, cutting the grass for the… Continue reading New Season, New Healthy Routines for You and Your Family
Period. Period? Period!!! What Every Girl Needs to Know
Period. Period? Period!!! What Every Girl Needs to Know. NP Lori gives you a starting point to talk with your daughter about periods. From tampons to pads to timing, NP Lori writes a blog for your daughter to read and you to share.
