Turn on the news tonight or tomorrow and you'll undoubtedly see a story about vaping and teenagers. It's the hottest topic across the nation right now and at least 6*...
Category: Health Huddle
Return to Play After a Concussion
If you've ever been to the Gold Crown Field House, you've probably seen Amber, our certified athletic trainer, either in her office working with a player or out on the...
Mental Health for Kids
Youth mental health is a hot topic right now, but there are still a lot of questions parents have about the subject. If you have generic questions about mental health...
Growing Up Plugged In
No matter where you are the chances of seeing someone on their phone are pretty high these days, and it's not just kids. Adults are just as guilty of being...
Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety is a normal part of life and can sometimes be helpful, depending on the situation, but it typically has a negative connotation attached to it. Our partners at Children's...
Packing a Healthy Lunch That Isn’t Boring
School lunches have been a hot topic recently. Schools are making a more conscious effort to include healthy options for students while also teaching students the importance of a healthy,...
How to Help Kids Stress Less
Stress is a normal part of life. Sometimes stress can be a good thing, but too much can lead to other issues. So how do we help keep stress in...
Predators Targeting Kids in Video Game Chatrooms
We know video games are popular among teens, which online predators easy access to teens. The FBI is investigating ways to prevent what it calls sextortion, when an adult coerces...
Why are vaping-related illnesses on the rise?
You've seen the news stories lately. Teens are being hospitalized for vaping-related illnesses, mostly in their lungs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that 153 cases of severe...
Worried About Your Child’s Perfectionism?
Perfectionism, like stress and anxiety, can be healthy in small doses. When perfectionism begins to take over someone's life it can lead to other complications, like anxiety and depression. But...