Parenting Advice

  • Parenting Advice

    Combating Misinformation 

    We live in a world with information readily available at our fingertips, more than any other time in history. With computers and smart phones questions can be answered within a few minutes, if not less. Explanations and details and advice…

  • Parenting Advice,  Safety

    When It’s Cold Outside

    As we dive further into November and our local kids are having the first snow days off of school for the year, I realized it was a good time to talk about keeping kids warm in the winter. This will…

  • Parenting Advice,  Safety

    Keeping Cool When It’s Hot Outside

    It’s definitely the middle summer when Heat Advisory warnings are popping up on weather apps and media outlets. High temperatures put kids at risk for heat-related illnesses, which can range from mild to life-threatening.  Athletes who participate in outdoor sports…

  • Parenting Advice

    Summer Screen Time

    Unless your child is on a year-round school schedule, you are probably nearing the end of the school year. Summer vacation can be a time of complete freedom from structured activities, a time to go outside more, play with friends,…

  • Parenting Advice

    Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports

    Little League elbow. Torn ACL. Swimmer’s shoulder. Shin splints. Gymnast’s wrist. All of these injuries share a common theme: overuse.  As youth sports participation continues to rise, so does the commitment to training of these athletes. Some kids take it…