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Fun with Physics: What to Know About the Newest Car Seat Guidelines
When we take home our babes from the hospital, we ride in the back seat. We triple check the straps. We cringe at every pothole and curse any car that dares to come within...
A Pediatrician’s Tips for Helping Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight
Childhood obesity in America is unfortunately a problem on the rise. According to the CDC, about 1 in 6 children in the United States has obesity. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Olathe Health...
Why You Should See a Specialist Obstetrician for a High-Risk Pregnancy
A high-risk pregnancy refers to a type of pregnancy that requires special care in order to have a successful delivery. This kind of pregnancy is often associated with factors such as chronic illnesses or...
Water Is Year-Round. Swim Lessons Should Be, Too.
When the Autumn temperatures drop, the leaves begin to fall and the sunlight hours dwindle, you can be sure that your choices for physical activity do as well. Many families choose this season to...
Annual Physicals vs. Sports Physicals: What’s the Difference?
Regular physicals are different from sports physicals, but both are equally important. Whereas the sports physical focuses on well-being related to the athletic issues, the regular physical addresses kids' overall well-being and includes things...
How to Find the Right Family Friendly Vehicle
When baby makes three (or more), your growing family may start to feel some growing pains – especially in the car. If you’re in the market for more space and functionality, here's a checklist...
All American Training
Life is busy. Between work, kids and family, when was the last time you had the chance to focus on your health and fitness?
The Newest Fitness Science and Technology
Have you heard about the...
Back-to-School: Easy as 1-2-3
If you have kids, your porch might be paved with wet bathing suits, mismatched flip flops and popsicle sticks—signs of a perfect summer break, right? But, one trip to the school supply section of...
Looking for a Preschool? Here’s What’s Important.
Choosing a quality preschool is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child.
Early childhood education plays a seminal role in cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. It prepares young learners for long-term...
Pregnancy Rules: Dos and Don’ts
As an OB/GYN, I often get asked about what is safe and what should be avoided during pregnancy. I enjoy these conversations with patients because I feel that I can do a lot to...
The Summer Checklist
How’s the checklist going, mama? You know the one. It keeps you up at night with “should have’s” “why didn’t I?” and “we forgot.” It swirls around in your head haunting you that you...
Investing in Early Childhood Education
There so many options for preschool, and the even bigger question - is preschool really that important? If you're wondering if it's worth investing in early childhood education, the answer is YES!
But once you understand...
Moms and Babies Deserve Quality Healthcare, Wherever They Call Home
Over 30 years ago, my two daughters were born in a hospital. The first birth was an emergency C-section, which was scary, but I trusted my doctor. Back then, a C-section dictated my second...
5 Things to Budget for this School Year
School probably feels like a faraway concept for your kids. But you know – and might be grateful – that it’s just around the corner. You’re probably gearing up for school supply shopping, but...
I am a Midwife and a First Time Mom
What an experience to be the patient, when I’m normally the caregiver. I’m a midwife at Research Medical Center and I chose to have my first childbirth experience at the hospital I deliver babies...
