About 3,500 babies in the United States die each year from sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), which is death that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly in children under age 1. The cause of death is not always immediately clear, but half of these deaths are attributed to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Others often are related…
It’s that time of year again! School is either starting soon or has just started, and we all know how hard it is to get your kids back into a routine. It’s important for parents to know the steps to success in order to get their children off on the right foot in school. According…
If you’re looking for some ways to brighten up your child’s lunch box, we have some easy things you can do. They might even get your child eating more fruits and vegetables. Making these lunches the night before the school week starts means less rushing in the mornings and less work during the week! PB&Y…
More teens are dying in single car accidents. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, teenage drivers who died in car crashes increased nearly 10 percent from 2014 to 2015. The majority of deaths occur when two cars collide. The second highest is when a vehicle overturns, runs off the roadway or hits a fixed…
Just like any other life lesson, kids need to be taught how to take care of themselves. If you’re raising a girl, she needs some guidance on proper hygiene and cleanliness, including washing, shaving and taking care of her body. “Believe it or not, I have many girls come to see me who don’t have…
Fireworks around July Fourth result in thousands of trips to hospital emergency departments. Last year, a man even died in Henderson, Kentucky, after bending over to light a firework. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly 12,000 people were treated for fireworks injuries last year, including more than 250 per day in…
Julie Spry called “The Kane Show,” a national radio show, three times before she finally got through. She shared the story of how people were helping her mark what would’ve been her son’s 10th birthday. Julie wanted to honor his memory in the new Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Julie’s late son, Brady…
Jared Traxler almost became a statistic. At age 10, he attempted suicide. Fortunately, he was found, saved and given a second chance. It all started when he was 9. “I went into my Papaw’s room to ask to borrow a fishing pole,” Jared said. “I walked to his bed to wake him up, only to…
Life was normal for Louisville high school student Clay Collins, 16, until one day this past spring when he felt extreme tired. He didn’t think much of it at first. However, his mother, Carrie Collins, knew it was unlike her son to be so fatigued. She suggested he go to a doctor. Clay went to…
School districts around Kentucky have been warning parents that students won’t be able to start the upcoming school year if they don’t follow the new hepatitis A vaccine requirements. A new state regulation says all Kentucky students, preschool through grade 12, must provide proof that they have received the hepatitis A vaccine. Two doses are required, and…
“All I knew was that I had a cool curve in my spine,” Ellen Denham told her friends six years ago. At the time, Denham was diagnosed with scoliosis while having a physical exam for high school athletics at Presentation Academy. She didn’t understand the severity of the situation until later. “I went from doctor to doctor…
Luke Klausing is participating at 2018 Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day June 26 and 27 in Washington, D.C. During the event, Luke will talk about his experience with cystic fibrosis and the importance of children’s health care with members of Congress. Here’s his story. Hi, my name is Luke. I’m 11 years old….