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What's the point in Summer?
Posted on Thu, June 26th, 2008
Why don’t children go to school during the summer months? We no longer live in an agrarian culture where our children have to help in the fields or toil on the farm. Why then, don’t children... More

It does not take a village to raise a child: And other fatherly advice from me to you on Father’s Day
Posted on Wed, June 11th, 2008
Hello and welcome to a special Father’s Day edition of “Pop Culture,” America’s No. 1 resource for parenting advice. You know, I’ve been at this fatherhood thing for a little over four years now,... More

Your teen behind the wheel
Posted on Wed, May 28th, 2008
Teens driving is a dreaded topic for many parents. While it is a major milestone, the day a child can legally sit behind the wheel and operate a vehicle, can be nervewracking for moms and dads. I... More

Math Counts: Local Students embrace math and excel
Posted on Wed, May 14th, 2008
Academic enrichment programs are getting more focus than ever before and a national organization called Math Counts is a testament to the trend. Fourteen area middle schools joined MathCounts,... More

Why do we celebrate Mother's Day?
Posted on Fri, April 25th, 2008
Mother’s Day is celebrated in many countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, Mexico, Canada, China, Japan and Belgium. The day is used by... More

Why Day Camp?
Posted on Mon, April 14th, 2008
It’s tough to be a kid these days. It’s tough to be a parent. In a society where the nature of the family, the work place, and the community have changed dramatically, we can no longer assume that... More

Heed Mom’s Advice: An old-fashioned mentality can help prevent the Superbug
Posted on Fri, March 21st, 2008
Remember back in the day when your mother would say, “Go wash your hands and USE SOAP!” or “You need to take a shower EVERY DAY.” Well, she was on to something. These common-sense precautions helped... More

Electronic Health Records: The key to quality medical care is as close as a click away (2)
Posted on Thu, March 13th, 2008
Nothing matters more to a parent than the well being of their child. It is often the parent who coordinates school attendance, trips to daycare, and all aspects of their child’s health. Now,... More

Pickup our March issue today!!
Posted on Tue, March 4th, 2008
Inside: • Tips for infant sleep safety • Kidz Expo, March 1st • Plan ahead before visiting a physician • Utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR's)... More

Plan ahead before visiting the pediatrician
Posted on Mon, March 3rd, 2008
New parents are often faced with so many different challenges, leaving them with many questions. Anyone who has or has had a baby knows you often times leave the pediatirician’s office thinking “I... More

Kidz Expo: On March 1 find fun for kids, info for families
Posted on Tue, February 26th, 2008
This time of year you may be hearing many people say they are ready for winter to be over, especially if you have kids. After months of being indoors, and especially with little snow to play in, the... More

Being your own boss
Posted on Wed, February 6th, 2008
Be your own boss! Work in your pajamas! Commute from your bedroom to your dining room! If working at home was as easy as buying a telephone, fax machine and computer, there wouldn’t be any... More

Women and Heart Attacks: Are you at risk?
Posted on Sat, February 2nd, 2008
By Dr. Eric Schnakenberg Are women at risk? Women are at risk for heart disease and heart attacks, just like men. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women older 65.... More

Finding a cure for the winter break woes
Posted on Fri, February 1st, 2008
Gone are the days of those boring winter school breaks with children literally jumping off the walls. Parents and children will be able to enjoy a variety of activities with much credit to our local... More

Local businesses help keep us moving this winter
Posted on Wed, January 16th, 2008
As the snow and temperatures continue to fall, it is easy to just let the kids play video games or pop in DVDS. The New York State Department of Health is warning parents to not fall into that... More

Not Your Momma's Birthday Party
Posted on Thu, October 25th, 2007
Creating a great birthday party for your child in the cooler months requires a little more imagination and skill than throwing up a bounce house in the back yard and letting the kids wear themselves... More

Open wide mom to be
Posted on Wed, June 13th, 2007
Dental health is not typically a top priority for women who are thinking about becoming pregnant or are already pregnant. Most insurances pay for twice a year cleanings allowing for visits to the... More

Is it teen anger or something else?
Posted on Wed, June 13th, 2007
Adolescence is a time of many transitions both for teens and adults. Today’s teens face even greater pressures than those of the past. By age 18, most have witnessed thousands of murders on... More

What about the HPV vaccine?
Posted on Wed, June 13th, 2007
What is human papilloma virus ? Human papilloma virus (also known as HPV) causes a common infection that one person can give to another person during sex. There are many types of HPV. Some types... More

Baby, give me a sign!
Posted on Tue, February 27th, 2007
Local woman teaches parents and babies how to communicate with gestures. Parents of infants know all too well the difficulty and anxiety that comes with trying to respond to their child’s needs or... More

What Every Parent Needs to Know.
Posted on Tue, February 27th, 2007
Parents of newborns, especially those experiencing the trials and tribulations of parenthood for the first time, never seem to run out of questions for the pediatrician. While questions may be very... More

What is Colic?
Posted on Tue, February 27th, 2007
Your baby is precious and perfect in your eyes, except for the fact she cries night and day! Your pediatrician says it is colic, but what does that really mean? “The medical community defines... More

Baby Blues
Posted on Tue, February 27th, 2007
Are mood changes common after childbirth? After having a baby, many women have mood swings. One minute they feel happy, the next minute they start to cry. They may feel a little depressed, have a... More