Summertime is officially here! Time for sunscreen, days at the pool, camps galore, and… yearly check-ups? While scheduling your child’s yearly check-up may not be at the top of your summertime to-do list, getting your kiddos in for their visit before school starts back is beneficial in so many ways! Hearing and Vision Checks: We
Summer is upon us, and in my family, that means lots of fun in the sun. Unfortunately, unprotected sun exposure can cause sunburns. Sunburns early in life can accelerate skin aging and, worse, increase the risk of skin cancers, including melanoma, later in life. Thankfully, there are steps we can take to keep our children
Fun Rainy Day/Cold Weather Activities for Kids Indoor Treasure Hunt: Create a treasure map and hide small prizes or treats around the house. Let the kids follow the clues to find the hidden treasures. Arts and Crafts: Get out the craft supplies and let kids get creative. They can make greeting cards, paint, draw,
Hey, moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers who are starting to think about how to keep your kiddos entertained this summer! We are so lucky to live in the upstate. We are blessed with many opportunities for fun to help make summer a little more magical. As always, we know that collectively, our kiddos are different,
Warts. Many of us likely had them as a child. Many of us still likely have no idea what they are or why they show up on our children’s hands, feet, and everywhere in between. These undesirable skin growths have been around forever. They are caused by a virus that is very good at survival,
If you’re like me, hearing your child whine is right up there with the worst ways to die. Last year when my youngest (who is now perfect thank you very much) was whining literally every hour, I sort of lost it. I became unglued. I responded in ways I am not proud of and if
Swimmer’s Ear is a common problem during the summer months, especially this summer when the pool can be our only saving grace to keep our kids active and happy during a pandemic. Swimmer’s ear, or Otitis Externa, is an infection of the ear canal. It occurs when water is left in the ear canal, creating
Contrary to its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but is actually a skin infection caused by a fungus. It is commonly known as ringworm because it can cause a ring-shaped, red, itchy rash on the skin. Ringworm can also be referred to by its medical name, Tinea. There are many different types
A concussion is a mild brain injury that can cause headaches, memory loss and confusion. Concussions can cause alarming behavior but are somewhat common. A concussion typically occurs as a result of a fall or other type of accident, often during sports. If your child gets a concussion, especially during sports, it’s very important that
No one sets out to get a divorce, but unfortunately divorce is where a lot of us find ourselves in this day and age. The plans that we had in mind when we got married and started a family deviated into something painful and hard. Now you find yourself on a new path, a single