Every girl goes through puberty at her own pace, but it usually happens slowly over several years. It’s often hard to tell exactly when it begins or when to expect changes to happen. However, there are some outward signs you can watch for. You’ll see many average age ranges for when puberty begins. It’s important…
If you have a small child, you know it can be a challenge to keep them occupied in the car. Many products are available that attach to child safety seats to entertain, support and keep baby warm. But are they safe to use? A recent video out of Texas showed a mirror reflecting sun onto…
As a mom of two healthy, happy and well-behaved young girls, I thought I had parenting all figured out. My girls go to bed on time (most nights), they pick up their toys (by the time I count to three) and they eat their veggies (after some serious convincing). As a wellness specialist with Norton…
You’ve been seeing the same gynecologist for years; you feel comfortable with her and trust her. Is she right for your 13-year-old daughter’s first gynecologic visit? Whether your daughter lets on or not, you can be sure she is nervous about her first visit. You may feel clueless about what’s going on with her. She…
Many Kentucky kids will need additional vaccines before the 2018-2019 school year begins. Before the first day of classes, all students must have two doses of the hepatitis A vaccine. Although that may seem like plenty of time, parents should start scheduling appointments with their pediatricians now. “The two vaccines need to be given at…
It’s the first snowfall of the season, and the Norton Children’s Hospital emergency department has already treated several sledding injuries. “Kids and adults can get seriously hurt — or even killed — if they’re not careful,” said Erika Janes with Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness. If your family is hitting the hills, Janes offers the…
We see the stories every year about kids being left in hot cars. But cold winter weather is just as dangerous for a child left in a vehicle. “Just like a child’s body can heat to a deadly temperature in a matter of minutes, the reverse effect can happen in the cold,” said Sharon Rengers,…
When it’s cold outside, it’s a natural instinct to try to keep yourself and your family warm. While adding layers or extra blankets to the bed might ease your mind and provide comfort, they could pose a deadly risk for babies. “When temperatures dip, caregivers should take precautions against sleep-related infant deaths,” said Erika Janes,…
A holiday table can be filled with all of the things kids love to eat: macaroni and cheese, stuffing and don’t forget pie, cake and all sorts of sweets. It can be easy to overeat on a day meant to celebrate with family and friends. Why not use the holiday season to start practicing a…
It happens thousands of times a year: A child gets hold of a gun and shoots him or herself, or someone else. The latest incident happened in Jeffersontown when a 3-year-old boy shot himself in the head. This year, 18 children have been brought to Norton Children’s Hospital with gunshot wounds. Three of those children…
Youth football players represent 70 percent of all players in the United States. Yet, many studies have focused on measuring head impact in high school, college and professional athletes. Few studies on direct hits in youth football have emerged until now. A study published in Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics in October shows youth football players…
Money. Work. House. Co-workers. Family. School. Homework. Teachers. Sports. Clubs No matter our age, we all have things that stress us out. And while what causes stress may be different because of our age, we all experience stress in similar ways. Signs of stress and anxiety in both children and adults include the following symptoms:…