The school year has begun. If you have an adolescent or teenager who is showing signs of anxiety about going back to school, there are steps you can take to help ease the transition. “Anxiety in teens is very common,” said Stephen K. Johnson, M.D., child psychologist and pediatrician with Norton Children’s Hospital Medical Group…
Starting kindergarten can create excitement and anxiety for kids and parents alike. Much of that fear will go away if your child is prepared before entering the classroom. Keeping your family healthy Learn more What should your kindergartner know? Sharon Rengers, R.N., manager of Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness, said they should have a firm…
As the school year kicks off with that new backpack full of school supplies, now is the time to do a safety check on your child’s back. “Many students carry too much weight on their backs, opting to skip their lockers between classes and stuff all their books in their backpack,” said Joshua Meier, M.D.,…
Kids are back to school and families are back in the bustle of daily life. It’s easy to let good nutrition slip for the sake of convenience. Don’t resort to school lunches with processed, packaged foods or having them buy lunch every day. Try these tips. Pack school lunches with a reusable ice pack, or…
When Susan Leet decided to pursue a midlife career change, she knew she wanted to be a helper. She comes from a long line of helpers — her grandfather was a minister. Her father was a dentist who traveled to 30-plus countries as a medical missionary at his own expense for 40 years, eventually retiring…
Does your back-to-school shopping list include a fidget spinner? If so, you may want to check with your child’s school — the gadgets are being banned from some classrooms because they are becoming a distraction. Why are fidget spinners so popular? Manufacturers claim they help children with attention deficit and autism spectrum disorders to focus….
What’s one of the biggest school-year frustrations for parents? Making school lunches your child will eat! You know they need good nutrition to fuel their day, but it can be difficult. Need to schedule a sports physical? To schedule a sports physical with a Norton Children’s pediatrician, call (502) 629-KIDS. Need a pediatrician? There are…