Growing up, both of my kids were active in sports, and I believe that it played a key role in keeping them healthy throughout their childhood. It’s important to remember, though, that without proper preparation, sports participation can put your child at risk for injury. Parents can minimize these risks through proper nutrition and body-conditioning.
Read moreEar problems can be excruciatingly painful, especially in children. With 10 million new cases every year, ear infections (otitis media) are the most common illness affecting babies and young children and the number one reason for visits to the pediatrician—accounting for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. Almost half of all children will
Read moreSummer is drawing to a close, and all parents know what this means: it’s time to get ready for back-to-school madness. The weeks before the first bell are filled with shopping for clothes and supplies, coordinating after-school babysitters or drop-off/pickup schedules and prepping kids for the next step of their education. Sounds overwhelming, right? Stress
Read moreStarting your school supply shopping? One of the fundamental pieces of any back-to-school list is the backpack. Unfortunately, backpacks are a leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of children and teens. So if you are ready to purchase a new backpack for your child, here is a checklist that could help your
Read moreIf you’ve just become a parent, congratulations! As the dad of two now-grown children — and as a new grandfather — I can say there is no more rewarding job that raising kids to become productive, accomplished adults. That said, caring for a new baby is accompanied by a host of physical challenges and musculoskeletal
Read moreAs a dad with two healthy (and now adult) children, I can personally attest to the role that chiropractic care played in helping them survive the routine bumps, falls and sports injuries that are inevitable during childhood. As I tell my patients who are parents or grandparents, children have spines, too — and they are
Read moreCanadian microbiologist B. Brett Finlay has one word for parents concerned about keeping their kids clean: Relax — being dirty is good for them. Finlay is a professor at the University of British Columbia and co-author of Let Them Eat Dirt: Saving Your Child from an Oversanitized World. Finlay’s fundamental message is that kids must
Read moreBefore you buy that gigantic bag of candy from your local warehouse store, check out these suggestions from the Green Halloween website: Food items (“treats”) – Organic juice boxes or pouches – Organic apple sauce snack packs – Real-fruit strips and rolls – Whole food bars – Boxes of organic raisins and, where available, other
Read moreThe fast-paced, demanding lifestyle of teens can commonly lead to a variety of health complaints that I see in my office, including headaches and back pain. It’s no surprise that teens are physically and emotionally stressed. Adolescents have many demands on their time, balancing school work, athletics, music or drama pursuits, chores around the house,
Read moreIt’s that time of year, when school supplies start lining store shelves and parents begin reviewing the back-to-school shopping list. But if your purchase plans include a new backpack, here’s a friendly reminder that a too-heavy backpack, or one that isn’t worn correctly, can cause back pain in your child. Here are a few tips:
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