Prevention

Welcome to our Prevention category page, where we focus on proactive approaches to keep your child healthy and thriving. These blog posts are designed to help you stay one step ahead, offering valuable insights into disease prevention, healthy habits, and early intervention strategies.

From vaccinations and routine check-ups to tips on building a strong immune system, prevention is the key to laying a solid foundation for lifelong well-being. Explore these posts to learn how small, intentional steps today can make a big difference in your child’s health tomorrow. Together, we can help your child stay happy, healthy, and ready to take on the world!

Autistic Burnout

July 3, 2020

Have you ever felt worn out from an overwhelming day and had a hard time forming coherent sentences? I think we all have experienced this very normal consequence of overtaxing our minds and bodies. This is a temporary language skill loss. We just don’t have the resources to do what we are wanting to do. This happens to people on the autism spectrum, too.

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Is it Time for a Screen Detox?

May 23, 2020

The Internet has so much to offer us. We have access to endless knowledge, grocery delivery, streaming movies, and online classes. There is so much on offer, though, it can be hard to know when to say when. Screen addiction can creep up on us.

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What You Need to Know About Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome – PIMS

May 14, 2020

Our concern is the syndrome may affect heart function requiring hospitalization and ICU care. The  majority of children do well with this syndrome but they need special attention and supportive care.  Pediatric Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome is new. We are watching this very carefully and scientists around the world are working hard to understand this syndrome and how best to treat it. 

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How to Wear PPE During COVID-19

April 23, 2020

Over the last few months, as COVID-19 has taken hold of the world, we have heard lots about the use of personal protective equipment, PPE. The use of PPE is easy to get right if you follow a few simple steps to make sure you stay free from contamination during the current pandemic.

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Keeping Calm During Stressful Times

March 17, 2020

Take a deep breath and count to 10. Exhale. Now, pick a part of your body to try to relax. Breathe in as slowly as you can, while focusing on relaxing that piece of yourself. Exhale through your mouth, again as slowly as you can. Pick another part of your body. Repeat until you are completely relaxed.

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