_ Children's Health17 Percent of Food-Allergic Children also Have Sesame Allergy By Jane Farrell articleInvestigators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)have found that sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, … Read More→
_ PregnancyPregnant? Better Skip the Pain Reliever Acetaminophen By Jane Farrell articleA study funded by the National Institute of Health suggests that exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a … Read More→
_ Children's HealthTen Tips for School Lunches That Will Keep Kids Happy and Healthy By Jane Farrell articleBetween classes and practices, lunchtime is a highlight of most kids’ day. Whether homemade or store bought, favorite school lunches … Read More→
_ ParentingA Special Needs Teenager’s Transition to Adulthood: 4 Things to Consider By Sondra Forsyth articleFor youth with disabilities, there are many things to consider. An individual’s transition plan must look at many elements of … Read More→
_ Parenting4 Important Cell Phone Safety Tips for Kids By Sondra Forsyth articleGetting their first cell phone is now a rite of passage for most kids. Having a phone comes with a lot … Read More→
_ ParentingTips for Parents to Ease Back to School Jitters By Sondra Forsyth articleDid you know that anxiety issues are the most common mental health disorders in children? There are an estimated 18 … Read More→
_ ParentingA Back to School Checklist for Children with Special Needs By Sondra Forsyth articleWhen my daughter, Elizabeth, was young, I used to feel anxious and lose sleep over the transition from summer to … Read More→
_ ParentingCo-Parenting Tips Every Divorcing Couple Needs to Know By Jane Farrell articleIt’s well known that nearly half of all marriages in the country end in divorce. The rate is even higher … Read More→
_ Children's HealthPollution Linked to Greater Number of Newborns Taken to Intensive Care Units By Jane Farrell articleInfants born to women exposed to high levels of air pollution in the week before delivery are more likely to … Read More→
_ Children's HealthEnhancing the Quality of Life for Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy By Sondra Forsyth articleSpinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is the umbrella term for a group of genetic disorders that cause muscle weakness. (For a … Read More→
_ Children's HealthWhat You Need to Know about Spinal Muscular Atrophy By Jane Farrell articleSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a heartbreaking genetic disorder that usually occurs in infancy. Sometimes, though, the condition, characterized by … Read More→
_ Children's HealthIs Telemedicine The Best Choice for KIds? By Jane Farrell articleDoctors who have “telemedicine” visits with pediatric patients prescribe antibiotics more often than do urgent-care clinics or regular office visits, … Read More→
_ Children's HealthKids and High Blood Pressure By Jane Farrell articleNew guidelines that classified more children as having elevated blood pressure are better at predicting which kids are likely to … Read More→
_ ParentingIt Takes a Sensitive Village to Raise a Child with Special Needs By Sondra Forsyth articleRaising a child with a disability is a journey that is never easy. In addition to the emotional challenges, it … Read More→
_ Relationships & Love6 Ways to Celebrate Singlehood This Valentine’s Day By Sondra Forsyth articleThese days, more and more women are referring to Valentine’s Day as “Single Awareness Day”. Gone are the days of … Read More→
_ Children's HealthKids Who Survive Hodgkin's Lymphoma Face Greater Risk of Another Cancer in Later Life By Jane Farrell articleChildren who survive Hodgkin’s lymphoma have an increased risk of developing a new cancer later in life, research shows. The … Read More→
_ Children's HealthHow Young Is Too Young for Orthodontic Treatment? By Jane Farrell articleStep into a middle school and you’ll likely see plenty of smiles accented by braces. But parents who put off … Read More→
_ Caregiving9 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers By Sondra Forsyth articleAre you making time for yourself while caregiving? Check out these 9 ways to put your own health and well-being … Read More→