Conger’s Corner: Teens and driving
Please put down the cell phone! Distraction while driving is a problem for all drivers but especially for kids who are just learning to drive. Start teaching your child about driving safe long before they are teens. As you can imagine, if your teen is just learning a skill, whether it is piano, soccer, […]
FEVER: what’s hot, what’s not, and what to do about it?
Parents ask us about fever all the time so here is what every parent needs to know: Fever is a sign of illness. Your body makes a fever in effort to heat up and kill germs without harming your body. Here is what fever is NOT: Fever is NOT an illness or disease. Fever does […]
Are essential oils safe?
We have a lot of mothers that use essential oils for numerous different ailments. Until recently, we had no idea if they were safe or effective. Over time we are seeing more studies and we are making discoveries ourselves. Lavender oil, for instance, has been helpful in helping children relax for sleep. I usually […]
Ways to celebrate New Years Eve
FUN ways to celebrate New Years Eve with your kids! – Eat lucky foods: Why not serve up dishes thought to bring good fortune? Try cornbread for gold, pomegranate for prosperity, and noodles for longevity, or black-eyed peas for good luck. – Make predictions: Write everyone’s best guesses for the future year (“Sophia stars in […]
Conger’s Corner: Exercise Cure
If you read nothing else this year, read ‘The Exercise Cure’ in the September 12 to 19th edition of Time! It is very interesting. We know exercise is important for your health. We know too that people who exercise have less heart disease. However, the benefits are more than that. What intrigued me […]
Keeping Kids Safe over the Holidays…
With the holiday season in full swing, shopping, decorating, parties and family gatherings can take center stage making this one of the busiest times of the year for families. Unfortunately, the holiday season is also one of the busiest times of the year for emergency departments and urgent care centers. Follow these tips for keeping […]
Cost of healthcare
Finally, some good news. This year has been filled with bad news in the health care industry. Insurance premiums are going up. Families can’t find providers or specialists under their plans. The price of medicine is going up, up….up. According to an news release in CNBC, Popular Science just had an article about a […]
