Some of my favorite memories growing up are from family game nights. My oldest sister would be making cool creations with the game pieces, my dad would be trying his best to win, and the rest of us would gang up against my dad. There was always plenty of laughter, joking, and all-around fun. While […]
This blog post is an adaptation (with minor modifications) of a 2017 Update on Influenza Disease and Vaccine written by ACPeds Board Member Dr. Scott Field. We are getting into influenza (flu) season, and this one is likely to be a heavy one. Most flu cases occur between December and March, with A strains causing […]
Many scientists and concerned citizens around the globe are worried about the economy, the environment, and more. While they all seem to have different ideas about solutions, a lot of people point to what they feel is the problem: too many kids. Overpopulation This worry about overpopulation was kickstarted back in 1968 with Paul Ehrlich’s […]
In 2016 there were 40.6 million people in poverty, and 15 million of those people were children. Most of these children have parents who work, but low wages and unstable employment leave their families struggling to make ends meet throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season. Thankfully, there are many government and non-profit […]
Have you ever heard the saying, “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”? It is well established through research that much of our family’s well-being and success depends on getting a decent amount of shut-eye every night. How much Sleep Do We Need? From the American Academy of Sleep […]
As a young child, I loved Thanksgiving and Christmas. To me, both these holidays meant lots of getting: getting yummy food and getting presents. But over time, my focus shifted from getting to giving. How can you help your kids learn the importance of giving during this holiday season? Here are a few ideas to […]
Thanksgiving really is a wonderful time of year, full of family and feasting and fun. From the turkey to the homemade rolls to the pumpkin pie, my stomach always comes away happy! While I love having an excuse to eat my fill of delicious food, Thanksgiving should be about more than just turkey and pie. […]
Checking blood sugar, counting carbs, injecting shots of insulin — all this and more are just another part of living with diabetes. And it’s not just a few people who have to constantly worry about keeping their blood sugar levels just right. In fact, over 30 million people in the US have diabetes, or about […]
For many couples, becoming a parent is a dream come true! But some aspects of parenthood may seem like a nightmare, especially at first. With the birth of a new baby, it’s not just other children that struggle. Devoting so much time and attention to a new little one can leave a husband or wife […]
Ever feel like sometimes you find yourself telling your children “no” a lot? The habit of making “no” your automatic response sometimes just seems easier, because a child’s requests might seem likely to cause more of a mess, stress, or complications to deal with. A clarifying new outlook can be found from taking the challenge […]
