Though the COVID-19 vaccine has every indication to be the blessing we have been looking for, we acknowledge that there are still many questions and concerns, which we will do our best to answer in this blog.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have all spent much more time looking at screens than ever before. Though we do not know definitively what the fall semester will look like, we know that it will likely involve more screen time! This is concerning to many parents. Mindfully considering how much time our kids are using screens is so important. Though in most scenarios, we cannot change school requirements, we can feel empowered to help our kids use screens with certain guidelines.
There is a great article from HealthyChildren.org (Screen time and eye health) that offers parents some useful tips for screen time. A brief summary of their recommendations is found here.
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Though the COVID-19 vaccine has every indication to be the blessing we have been looking for, we acknowledge that there are still many questions and concerns, which we will do our best to answer in this blog.
We have learned much from 2020 and now have more knowledge and are more empowered to face COVID-19 in 2021. Below you will find a summary of what we’ve learned through 2020.
It is so easy to do baseline concussion testing at home. It is immensely helpful for any child or teen in contact sports and the test should be done before they start their contact sports season.
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This condition with a big name describes a very small skin growth, caused by a virus. Molluscum contagiosum is common in childhood; though it is harmless, many parents and kids find it to be a nuisance. Read below to learn more about this condition.
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