Vasovagal Syncope in Children can be a hard medical issue to deal with because children need to respond to symptoms on their own at the moment it's happening. Plus, kids never know when it will strike. We found out our son has this medical issue this past year after he fainted four times. We found out he's basically just prone to fainting, biologically. Unfortunately, the fourth time he fainted, he chipped two permanent teeth, which is just horrible. In this blog post, I'm going to share my ... Continue Reading...
Middle Aged Moms High Levels of Prolonged Stress May Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's Disease scares me. It terrifies me. A lot. I recently learned about a link between developing this sad and horrific disease and experiencing prolonged psychological stress in middle age for women. Read on to find out if you are also at risk and what you can do about it to help safeguard your brain for the future. I am a middle-aged woman and I have many friends and people in my life who are middle-aged women and moms; so this topic is super important to me. Friends, we need to ... Continue Reading...
A Healthy Dog Treat Company Supports People with Autism
PupJoy LLC is a company with a big heart for many reasons. They help provide business for companies who employ people with autism, they search for treats with healthy ingredients for dogs, and they donate $2 with every purchase to help shelter animals. I loved doing this review of PupJoy, a healthy dog treat company who supports people with autism. I’m giving it a positive review! This post is 100% my own opinion. Plus, in conjunction with my Children's Healthcare Series, I would like to ... Continue Reading...
The Significance of Prenatal Diagnosis for a Healthy Pregnancy
A Guest Post by Healthy Pregnancy This is the seventh installment in my Children's Healthcare Series. The Significance of Prenatal Diagnosis for a Healthy Pregnancy Disclaimer: This post does not replace medical advice from a qualified medical professional. This post is for informational purposes only. Always consult your medical provider. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my Disclaimer for details. Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it is also accompanied by many fears. ... Continue Reading...
How To Manage Your Child’s Anxiety During Medical Procedures
Our six-year-old fell and broke his wrist while pretending to be a stuntman – jumping from a bar stool to a mini trampoline – and needed surgery to align broken and displaced bones. It was very traumatic for our son and for us as parents. Having gone through this experience as a parent, I learned some tips. In this post, I'm sharing tips for how to manage your child's anxiety during medical procedures. Disclaimer: My advice does not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional. ... Continue Reading...
Mom Hack for Older Kid Nighttime Bedwetting
Do you need a solution for older kids bedwetting that the child is more likely to accept? I have a solution for you to help older kids who wet the bed. This solution is easy and simple and keeps their pajamas dry. This post contains my personal opinions as a mom and does not replace consulting a medical professional. Always consult a qualified medical professional with concerns. I am a mom and a writer with work history as a pediatric RN. This post is intended for children without any ... Continue Reading...
How to Get Rid of Ringworm on Your Child
I am a mom and I have a work history as a pediatric RN. This post is 100% my own personal opinions and views. My views and advice do not replace the counsel of a qualified healthcare professional. Please see my disclaimer page statement for more details. Ringworm infections are gross. There is no doubt about that. Most people think it’s an actual worm, but it’s not a worm. It is a fungal infection. It is a contagious and stubborn fungal infection. We had it run through several members of our ... Continue Reading...
Is Your Child Old Enough for Contact Lenses?
This is the third installment in my Children’s Healthcare Series. I am a nurse by training and a mom to three boys. This advice is purely 100% my own experience and opinion; it does not replace the advice of a healthcare or eye care professional. This is based on my own experience as a mom. Please see my disclaimer page. Is your child old enough for contact lenses? How do you know when your child is ready for contacts? I have two sons who started wearing glasses in elementary school. ... Continue Reading...
Childhood is Stressful Too: Tips to Manage Stress
This is the second installment in my Children's Healthcare series. I am excited to have a guest writer named Brittany Dyer. She is a Professional Counselor turned SAHM (see bio at the end of post). This post does not replace the counsel of a healthcare professional. Views expressed here belong to the guest writer. Please see my disclaimer. Much like adults, children struggle with stress also. They may be dealing with conflict within their family, problems in their own relationships with ... Continue Reading...
A Chemical Free Solution to Kill Lice on Your Child’s Head
My source for facts for this post was http://www.ladibugsinc.com/ I am a mom and I have a work history as a pediatric RN. This post is 100% my own personal opinions and views. My views do not replace the counsel of a healthcare or hair care professional. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclaimer page statement for more details. Don’t Panic Mama! Keep reading. There is a Chemical Free Solution for a Lice Infestation for your Kid. This is the first installment in my ... Continue Reading...
