When you have a baby, more than likely you are constantly worrying if you are doing everything “right.” The endless amount of “expert” information is overwhelming. Something as basic as what to feed your baby and when can be a daunting task when you look to Dr. Google. Especially when you consider that recommendations change…
Social media and technology can increase communication and access to a world of possibilities, but they also can contribute to bullying and dangerous activities. Do you know what apps your teen is using? We’ve created a list of the four most popular apps to be aware of. Instagram Rated 8 out of 10 on safety…
Summer vacation is one of the best ways to relieve stress — and to get stressed out. But it doesn’t have to be a stressful event. Follow these tricks for ensuring your family has a relaxing, fun-filled, safe vacation and you come home feeling rested and invigorated. Plan. Plan. Plan. Make hotel and travel reservations…
While fireworks can be fun and exciting, they also result in thousands of trips to the emergency room. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 12,000 people were treated for fireworks injuries last year, including more than 250 per day in the weeks leading up to and after July 4. More than one-third…
When I was 14, I knew a boy who was playing with what he thought was an unloaded gun. He and his younger brother were taking turns waving the weapon at each other. The older brother pointed the gun at his sibling and pulled the trigger. The gun went off, and the little boy died….
Kids who arrive by 5 p.m. for Saturday’s Bats game can get instruction on baseball skills from players and coaches. The pros will cover hitting, pitching and fielding, All kids in attendance between ages 6 and 12 can take part in the free on-field clinic with Louisville Bats players, presented by Norton Children’s. The gates…
As the coordinator of health and wellness for Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness, I hold teen wellness workshops at local high schools. They cover a wide range of health and safety topics, and each workshop concludes with students presenting a media campaign to raise awareness among their peers on a particular health behavior of their…
“… It’s as if they don’t even realize how fast it is affecting their health. Life is already too short without tobacco products taking years away from the people I love…” These words are the heartbreaking reality for a teen whose family smokes. The fact that smoking makes people die prematurely is the message a…
Smoking used to be glamorous; now being healthy is. That’s the message a group of media students at Pleasure Ridge Park High School wanted to share after brainstorming ideas around why teens use or don’t use tobacco. The class developed “Teens Against Tobacco,” a campaign to encourage youth to be tobacco-free. The project components were…
We all know the benefits of being active and eating healthy foods: Good nutrition and regular physical activity strengthens and nurtures our bodies and minds. But wait, it gets even better! Involving the whole family in physical activity and meal prep has added benefits, including improved academic scores, higher self-esteem and reduced risky behaviors among…
As the wellness manager for Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness, I continually look for innovative ways to promote healthy behaviors among young people. Recently, I took on tobacco use. With 90 percent of adults who smoke starting before age 18, how do we stop this habit from forming in the first place? I went straight…
Gardeners know that Derby weekend marks the point in spring when it’s safe to begin planting flowers and vegetables. If you’re seeking a way to instill some healthy habits in your kids, consider planting a garden. Many children believe that the only place to find fruit and vegetables is in the produce section of the…