Wear Blue on April 2 for National Autism Awareness Day!
March 31, 2016 In case you missed it this morning, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing Autism and we didn’t have time to get to the two new studies out this week on Autism. One study was not all that informative in that they were looking at the lack of studies looking at Autism AND racial differences, socioeconomic ...
read more »Video Games Can be Good for Kids!
March 24, 2016 I was on WINK TV’s XCW this morning discussing a recent study that says that video games can increase IQ and learning ability in school. More studies need to be done, but interesting study: http://www.winknews.com/2016/03/24/healthy-kids-video-game-effects/
read more »It Amazes Me How Unhealthy Some Diets Are!
March 19, 2016 Some good advice for teens: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20160209/healthier-diets-may-be-cutting-heart-diabetes-risks-in-us-teens?src=RSS_PUBLIC
read more »Believing in Girls Month!
March 17, 2016 In case you missed it this morning, I was on WINK TV’s XCW with my favorite PACE Girl, Brandy Battles, talking about Believing in Girls Month and PACE. http://www.winknews.com/2016/03/17/celebrate-believing-in-girls-month-with-the-pace-center-for-girls/
read more »Safety in the car!
March 12, 2016 I talk with parents and children daily and cannot believe how many parents allow their children to sit in the front seat despite the recommendations that have been around for decades. As I watched this news clip, I was amazed that it wasn’t said, “If he had been in the back seat as recommended ...
read more »Stress Is Such a Factor in So Many Ways!
March 12, 2016 Good article on how stress affects a body: http://www.webmd.com/diet/stress-weight-gain?src=RSS_PUBLIC
read more »How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
March 11, 2016 In case you missed it, I discussed caffeine and children yesterday morning on WINK TV’s XCW: http://www.winknews.com/2016/03/10/healthy-kids-caffeine-consumption/
read more »Free Fundraising Event for the Family!
March 3, 2016 Saturday, March 5, from 4-7 is the Butterflies of Hope Cupcake Camp 2016! It takes place at Il Primo Pizza and Wings, 13401 Summerlin Rd., Fort Myers, 33919. We ask that as many of you that can bake, bake! Get creative, make something crazy tasty, or if regular cupcakes is your specialty, that’s great ...
read more »Snoring and Your Child
March 3, 2016 In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW talking about children and snoring. http://www.winknews.com/2016/03/03/healthy-kids-snoring-concerns/
read more »Does Your First Drink Affect Your Brain?
February 25, 2016 In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW this morning discussing just that and fetal alcohol syndrome. Here’s the link: http://www.winknews.com/2016/02/25/healthy-kids-alcohol-and-pregnancy/
read more »Lead Poisoning
February 18, 2016 In case you missed it, I discussed Lead Poisoning on WINK TV’s XCW this morning at 7:45. http://www.winknews.com/2016/02/18/healthy-kids-lead-poisoning/
read more »Zika Virus Revisited
February 4, 2016 Now that Zika Virus has shown up in Florida, including Lee County, I thought we should take a look at your risk. I was on WINK TV’s XCW this morning discussing just that: http://www.winknews.com/2016/02/04/healthy-kids-zika-virus-outbreak/
read more »Campaign Alert!
February 1, 2016 Just where do the candidates stand on health care? http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20160129/presidential-candidates-abortion-obamacare?src=RSS_PUBLIC
read more »Puzzle Pieces
January 28, 2016 Calling all patients and parents in the practice. I had purchased six train puzzles for the office with inserts of the letters ‘MacKoul.’ Almost all the pieces – 42 in all – are no longer here. If you or your child left the office with a piece, it would be greatly appreciated ...
read more »Zika Virus
January 28, 2016 I was on WINK TV’s XCW this morning talking about Zika Virus: http://www.winknews.com/2016/01/28/healthy-kids-zika-virus/
read more »Cough and cold medicine recalls!
January 14, 2016 In case you missed it this morning, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing the recent cough and cold medicine recall and medicine dosage administration. http://www.winknews.com/2016/01/14/healthy-kids-medicine-dispensers-for-cold-medicine/ The store brand names and lot numbers of the recalled five batches are: GUAIFENESIN GRAPE LIQ 4 OZ: H.E.B – Lot No. 5LK0592 Expiration date 08/2017 CVS – Lot No. 5MK0340 Expiration ...
read more »Do you have back pain?
January 10, 2016 This is a great study on how exercising can not only strengthen your back, but also help with back pain! http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20160107/exercise-to-boost-spine-muscles-can-ease-back-pain-study-suggests?src=RSS_PUBLIC
read more »How much time is o’kay for your children to be on the computer?
January 7, 2016 In case you missed it this morning, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing a new study on Nearsightedness and computer usage and recommendations for parents. http://www.winknews.com/2016/01/07/healthy-kids-your-kids-and-screen-time/
read more »Did your children get ‘noisy’ toys this holiday season?
December 27, 2015 Interesting read on how ‘noisy’ toys can suppress speech development. http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20151223/noisy-electronic-toys-may-hamper-babies-verbal-skills?src=RSS_PUBLIC
read more »Teeth are so very important!
December 27, 2015 I love articles like this. Remember good dental care in your New Year’s Resolutions: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-your-teeth?src=RSS_PUBLIC
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