No matter your child’s age or reason for being admitted to Wolfson Children’s Hospital, it is never easy or enjoyable. Hospital rooms are set up for medical purposes — they aren’t meant to feel like home. But that’s where...
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping,'" said Fred Rogers, the iconic creator and...
Parents, pharmacists, and doctors are dealing with a triple whammy during what is usually cold and flu season. Many pharmacy shelves that used to hold your favorite children’s fever and cold medication are bare. A surge in respiratory viruses...
I’m finally well enough to write this post — thanks to a stomach bug taking over our house, just a week after I recovered from the flu for the second time this year. I knew it was coming —...
For all my fellow moms and dads who are members of the Rainbow Baby Club: This post is for you.
If you've never experienced a pregnancy loss, chances are the term "rainbow baby" might not be familiar to you. If...
As everyone is patiently counting down for Adele's new album being released, I think we can all agree that her new single "Easy On me" is nothing short of beautiful. The memes and reels I've seen include anything from...
You should never tell someone they are different — even if they are. Chances are, they know they are different without having to be reminded. I know I am, so why remind me? Well, the same goes for children.
When...
21 years. No, I’m talking about one of my best birthdays ever or the ability to legally consume alcohol. Shockingly, I realized I have been running races on and off for the last twenty-one years. From my glory days...
When you hear the word triathlete you probably think of the elite athletes that train for hours every day, endure miles of running, swim in the open ocean and own those really expensive bikes. Well, you’re right. Triathlons are an...
I grew up in a very active family. Being active was an important part of our life. I played soccer and volleyball growing up. Unfortunately, some injuries later and I stopped playing both.
Fast forward 10, okay 15 years later...
The year of 2016 officially marks my 16th summer living below the Mason-Dixon line, which means that I have spent roughly 42% of my life surviving a southern summer. As a native Midwesterner who starts sweating above 70 degrees,...
Medications are the leading cause of poisoning in children. Follow this prescription to keep your kids safe.
Open mouth, insert object.
As every parent knows, small children are really good at putting things in their mouths. That instinct can be a...