RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a highly contagious virus that hospitalizes almost 60,000 children under the age of five every year. It can be extremely dangerous for children 6 months and younger and is the cause of all...
Hello everyone! In previous posts I have shared the importance of play in the development and strengthening of essential skills. Every month I come up with a series of arts and crafts targeting various skills that I want my...
Becoming a mom and experiencing some of my first anxieties about motherhood made me realize I care an awful lot about poop. Never in my life did I think I would care about poop, but here I am, four...
Our community is experiencing a surge in pediatric ER visits and hospitalizations due to respiratory illness. RSV, and other respiratory illness, can be particularly serious for infants and older adults. Most people recover in a week or two from...
The arrival of a new baby brings a lot of changes to a family, especially for older siblings. Change can be difficult for them to understand and adjust to—even more so if they are very young. Parents can help...
With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought it would be helpful to gather a list of gift ideas. Not just any “gift” ideas but those that are meaningful and encourage development.
I enlisted the help from my colleagues, and together...
Every state requires that infants and children ride buckled up. Using a car seat correctly can help prevent injuries to your infant. The biggest mistake new parents make is keeping the new car seat in the box. Some new...
I think it’s safe to say most of us struggle with nutrition.
Between fad and yo-yo diets and shifting information regarding health and weight loss, women are in a world that is constantly telling us how to look, what to...
The children in your life rely on you to do the right thing on their behalf. Cherish and protect the health of your little and not–so–little loved ones by following through on their scheduled appointments every year.
"Well-child" visits—sometimes called...
I very clearly remember the day my son was fired by his piano teacher.
“Carrie, Luke doesn’t practice and he told me he wants to run instead of play the piano. I think it’s time to call it quits....
In + Around East Idaho
Befriend the Bats
My family had the chance to do Bat Night at the zoo in Idaho Falls this year, something that we had been looking forward...
