When kids feel and express gratitude, they experience more happiness, optimism and trust. Dr. Bilge-Johnson offers 7 ways you can help kids foster more gratitude, appreciation and joy.
Experts agree minors are more likely to seek care with MyChart teen access
Safeguarding your child’s health is one of your most important duties as a parent. From the minute she enters this world, there are immunizations to track, well visits to schedule, milestones to monitor and illnesses to pamper. But as she grows up and enters adolescence, the way you and your child manage her health will […]
Why does my child get sick after starting school or day care?
Back to school seems to be synonymous with repeat infections. During the school year, you might find that your child keeps coming home with a runny nose, cough or the newest virus that’s been circulating. This can be especially stressful if your child has just started preschool or day care. You may be left wondering: […]
Ten ways to teach gratitude in the early years
Gratitude is about focusing on what’s good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things we often take for granted. Gratitude is about taking a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are when something good happens — whether big or small. With […]
Vaccinating your kids is the best protection against HPV dangers
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s the virus that causes genital warts, but it can also lead to more serious disease for both girls and boys. HPV is spread through sexual contact, including vaginal, oral and […]
4 Tips for surviving fall allergies
As the days become shorter, soon northeast Ohioans will welcome the fall harvest and festivities along with a new pollen season. Fall can be a beautiful time of the year when the weather finally cools from the humid and dry summer. However, the end of summer brings upon ragweed season which begins to pollinate in August and […]
