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Ever since I can remember I have always loved going to the dentist and I want my kids to love going to the dentist as well. When Cohen turned 3, I finally got to schedule his first dentist appointment. The first trip was completely different than what I was expecting.
As a doctor and a mother to three children, I understand the benefits of breastfeeding for both moms and babies. I also know from personal experience and from my patients the challenges that we experience as moms specifically related to breastfeeding.
Your healthiness and happiness is all part of your mental health well-being. Life can get busy and stressful at times, and it’s important to be actively aware of how to make choices toward a more healthy and fulfilling life.
This past weekend we celebrated my grandson’s third birthday. What fun! His birthday party theme was superheroes. My daughter made him a superhero cape and a superhero crown.
“Mom, I don’t feel good!” Those five little words can throw your entire day off the rails. You wonder, “Does my child need to be seen? Can I get her in for an appointment today? What if she needs a prescription? I don’t have time for this today!”
As a parent, you go to extreme lengths to ensure the safety of your children. In today’s sports, there has become a fine line between encouraging a sports dream, and risking long term health. Here are some suggestions of what you can do to reduce the risks and keep your child safe before joining a team.
I am so fortunate to have my grandchildren living close to me. I know many, many grandparents don’t have the benefit of being able to see their grandchildren regularly.
After finishing school, you think the all-nighters are over. But then you become a parent and realize staying up with a screaming child is a little different than staying up all night studying or staying out late at a party.
School is out for the summer and it’s time to hit the pool and enjoy time with friends. Summer is an exciting time for kids and teens, but it can also be a time where temptation for trouble runs higher, like exploring alcohol and drugs.
Strokes affect the lives of millions of Americans each year. It’s one of the leading causes of death and disability, and that’s why it’s very important for you to know the signs and symptoms so you can act F.A.S.T. in a time of emergency.
Spring is a wonderful time of year. After being indoors for the winter, we can take our children outside and enjoy the fresh air while doing activities they enjoy. As parents, we’re continually striving to keep our children safe and protected.
The actual number of hours of sleep we need varies from person-to-person and by age, but the overall average is between 7.5 to 8 hours of sleep. Getting enough sleep is important in maintaining a healthy body and mind.
My husband, Mark and I have both shed significant amounts of weight and begun living a healthier lifestyle. Crossing the half-century barrier, becoming empty nesters, and hearing “grandma” and “grandpa” for the first time may have had something to do with it!
Every parent has heard the stories of losing sleep and becoming a zombie for the first year of a child’s life. Well, my first year with Cohen was no different with endless, sleepless nights! From the moment he was born, the only way he would sleep was in someone’s arms.
Living with migraine headaches can be a painful burden and significantly impact daily activities. One of my patients, a 35-year-old female, has experienced migraine headaches since she was a teen.
As a cardiologist, I tend to look at the weather forecast just a bit different than most people. I love the snowfall seeing Lincoln turn into a winter wonderland. Born and raised in Nebraska, I truly enjoy a the sight of a fresh snowfall.
As we enter this very special time of year, I thought it might be fun to share a Dermatologist version of Oprah’s favorites! And of course, when buying for others, drop one in the Bryan Lifepointe Spa shopping basket for yourself!
It’s 5:30 p.m. You are rushing home to pick up your middle child so you can turn around and get out the door in time to get him to basketball practice across town by 6 p.m. You also have to pick up your oldest from play practice at 8 p.m.
I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 6 years old. It’s an auto-immune condition that requires me to do some of the (very critical) work my pancreas once did: balancing food, exercise, stress, sleep, and dozens of other factors with just the right doses of insulin.
It’s October and breast cancer awareness is all the buzz. We see bright pink on signs, on buildings and even on big guys playing pro football. Let’s think beyond pink, and start increasing our knowledge about breast cancer and protecting our own health.
I was outnumbered 4 to 1. The vote was whether or not our family should get a dog, and I was the one dissenting vote. Before you think I am a bad person, let me clarify. I am not anti-dog, anti-pet or anti-animal.
Fall is here, and it seems like just yesterday our kids were finishing their last day of school and summer was upon us. Summer is now over and the kids have headed back to school.
Students are now back in school, and we’re all getting back into our “school routines.” This can be a very exciting or a very stressful time for students as they embark on new experiences and face new challenges.
Summer fun usually means staying up later and waking up later. Now that school is about to start, it is time to start thinking about early start times, homework, and other activities.
With temperatures rising into the 100s, it’s important to take precautions so your children avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
What to feed a toddler? That is a loaded question! In a society that has daily reviews of what our food is really made up of such as artificial dyes, GMO’s, hormone exposure and so on; I have decided to be a very conscious mom about what I’m feeding my daughter.
As a full time dietitian, wife to a busy husband and mother to three active children (11, 8 and 6), it is difficult to keep everyone on track and eating the right foods when school is out of session.
Does your family eat at least one meal a day together? And I mean sitting at a table — not perched in front of the television.
Heather Talbott, Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator at Bryan Health, shares eight ways to keep kids safe during the summer!
May is skin cancer awareness month and a good time to reflect on our own views on tanning and the sun. First, remember to do your personal skin exam. If you see any new or changing spots on your skin – or anyone else’s skin – please have those areas checked by your doctor. It’s also a good time to remember that taking care in the sun is important for people of all ages – from newborns to adults.
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