Article at a Glance • For younger children, bike trailers are safer than rear-mounted bike seats. • Don’t buy a bike or helmet that your child will eventually grow into; it won’t be safe unless it fits now. • Head injuries are the leading cause of injury and death when riding a bicycle—wearing a helmet … Continue reading “Shopping for a Bike: What You Need to Know”
Following the sudden death of Dr. Greg Nielsen, we have been touched by the condolences and memories shared by many of his former patients. He loved his patients, and it is wonderful to see how many lives he touched. Many have asked us how they can support the Nielsen family through this difficult time. Dr. … Continue reading “Remembering Dr. Greg Nielsen”
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Greg Nielsen. He was an outstanding pediatrician and is loved by many. He was also a wonderful colleague and friend. We will greatly miss his smile and friendship. His family has created a Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/events/378109578874498/ with information about the funeral. They also invite … Continue reading “We regret to inform you of the sudden passing of Dr. Greg Nielsen”
We have recently updated our website, making it easier for you to find the information you need. Some of our improvements include: Health Topics: Our improved Health Topics section makes it easy for you to see everything we have on a certain topic. Now you can find blog posts, handouts, articles, and schedules all in … Continue reading “Visit Our New Website!”
Article at a Glance • Technology is changing the way our children think and interact with others. • Parents can better prepare their children for this digital society by keeping up with trends and setting healthy boundaries. • Giving your children a cell phone can expose them to things like pornography, sexting, gambling, and online … Continue reading “Bridging the Digital Gap”
Article at a Glance • Exercise is an important part of your child’s physical and emotional health. • Parents need to be proactive about finding ways to work exercise into their busy family schedules. • Finding things that your child is interested in can help them overcome any negative attitudes about exercise. Being active is … Continue reading “Making Physical Activity Happen For Your Family”
Article at a Glance • A recent study shows that high levels of PFCs (a common chemical used in many products) can weaken our immune system responses. • The EPA is already starting to phase some PFCs out, but consumers are also encouraged to find healthier alternatives to those products that still contain PFCs. PFCs … Continue reading “PFCs Found in Common Products May Harm Our Immune Systems”
Parents can go crazy trying to get their children to eat their veggies. Luckily this smoothie recipe will not only get them to eat their veggies, but it will make them beg for them. Pull out your blender and give it a try—you can’t even taste the spinach! Ingredients 6 fl. oz. frozen orange juice … Continue reading ““I Can’t Believe This is Spinach” Smoothie”
Article at a Glance • Children who have a healthy self-esteem are more optimistic and are better at handling challenges. • Focusing on your children’s effort and not the outcome helps them keep challenges in perspective and set healthy goals. • You can improve your child’s self-esteem by making your home a safe, loving place … Continue reading “What is Self-Esteem and Does My Child Have It?”
Article at a Glance • Parents often avoid addressing a weight problem with their child because they worry about causing an eating disorder, damaging their child’s self-esteem, or appearing hypocritical. • Parents can avoid these problems by setting goals to improve the health of the entire family instead of focusing on one individual. Even though … Continue reading “Talking to Your Child About Weight Problems”
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