Does your child complain of heel or foot pain? Does your child walk on his/her toes? These are common symptoms of sever’s disease, or calcaneal apophysitis. Don’t worry, it’s not a disease as we think of it, but rather a growing pain and is quite common in adolescents. The good news is it is easily […]
Choosing the Right Backpack for School
Fall is quickly approaching and so the start of school is just around the corner. I know it seems like summer just started! Schools are requiring younger and younger kids to carry more and more books home nightly and so it is important to choose a good backpack for your child. Backpack Basics Backpacks are […]
Top 5 Summer Fun Activities with Kids
Summer break is quickly approaching here in southern Georgia. That means the kids will be home and will want to spend most of their day having screen time. I limit the screen time my kids have, but this is increasingly more difficult to pull off during summer break as our culture gets more technologically inclined! I’ve […]
Should I Wear A Helmet When Riding a Bike?
As a Physical Therapist I have seen the detrimental effects a head injury can have on a person and his/her family. Taking the simple step of wearing a helmet will substantially decrease the risk of head injury while riding your bike. I am fortunate to live close enough to the children’s school that I get […]
7 Healthy Valentine’s Options for Kids
I love Valentine’s Day and now that February is here we need valentines for the kids’ school. There are so many options these days for valentines ranging from character themed cards to cards with candy or stickers. My kids, and I think most others as well, have always preferred getting the valentines with a treat. […]
Do Kids Really Need to Stretch?
Does your child play sports, walk on their toes, or even just participate in gym class? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these, it is important to teach your child to stretch! Do kids really need to stretch before physical activity? You betcha! Stretching increases blood flow to the muscles resulting in […]
Best Tips for Preventing Cavities in Kids
We just got back from the dentist yesterday, and the results were not pretty! This led me to do some research and come up with these best tips for preventing cavities in kids. The Trip to the Dentist – Background Our dentist came to the determination that our son had one cavity and our daughter had […]