Kristine Jacobs, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, with 6-year-old Takiya Anderson.
A distraught kindergartner clenches her fists and gets an angry look on her face. Crying, she stands up and pushes over several chairs that crash to the floor as her classmates turn to look. Then she runs out of the classroom. Continue reading →
What helps make a child ready to learn? Besides a good night’s sleep, it’s healthy food to fuel their brains and bodies. Making sure kids have time for a healthy breakfast that includes protein is key for preparing them for the first half of their school day. Continue reading →
If you could keep your child from getting cancer, would you? Almost every parent would answer yes to this question. But while more kids are getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that prevents many types of cancer, many girls and boys still aren’t covered Continue reading →
Caroline Abbott is a high-energy, outgoing kid who loves her friends, doing gymnastics and playing volleyball. But for 10 months, her persistent stomach pain had her parents worried and — even worse — turned Caroline into a quieter, less active version of herself. Continue reading →
Your child’s brain and nervous system play an essential role in how they interact with the world around them. So when something goes awry in these wondrous and complex systems, you want to make sure your child is in the best hands. Continue reading →
For women who wish to breastfeed and are able, breastfeeding can be one of the most wonderful experiences a mom can have. But as natural as breastfeeding is, it does not always come easily to a new mom or baby. Continue reading →
Abigail eating a grilled ham and cheese pocket with sliced cucumbers, chocolate covered almonds and a special root beer float — 6 total net carbs.
The day before Valentine’s Day 2014 is a day Elizabeth Dukish won’t ever forget. It was a cold, snowless Thursday in Fond du Lac. It was her birthday and she had taken off work. And it was the day her daughter’s seizures started. Continue reading →
Teens are using e-cigarettes (vaping) in record numbers: from 2011 to 2015, there was a 900 percent increase in e-cigarette use among high school students. Continue reading →
Watching fireworks displays is one of the joys of summer holidays, but home fireworks are dangerous. In fact, more than 3,000 children under age 15 go to the emergency room every year as a result of fireworks injuries. Continue reading →
Being a teenager has never been easy, but the substances that are readily available to teens these days pose a special hazard. Some teens and tweens are searching for ways to experiment with drugs and finding dangerous options online or even in their own homes Continue reading →