Author Archives: Ellen Sewell

doctor meeting with diabetic boy

Diabetes I & II in Children

HOW EVERYONE CAN SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DIABETES According to the American Diabetes Association, around 210,000 children have diabetes, and more are diagnosed every year. “A child with diabetes needs an adult responsible for his or her care to be with them at all times,” says Dr. Christine Burt Solorzano, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at […]

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Raising Money-Smart Kids

TIPS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT MONEY Sometime early in life, usually around the preschool age of three, a kid discovers money. They figure out they need the shiny stuff in mom’s purse if they are to get their paws on that special toy they just saw advertised during cartoons. They know that money has […]

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The Importance of Cooking With Kids

HOW THE WHOLE FAMILY BENEFITS WHEN KIDS HELP IN THE KITCHEN When was the last time your entire family sat down to dinner together? According to a 2016 report by National Public Radio (NPR) on the eating habits of American families, more than 40 percent of American families struggle to find the time for meals […]

Kids’ Physicals: What You Need to Know

CHARLOTTESVILLE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS SHARE TIPS AND ADVICE ON HOW TO WORK WITH A PEDIATRICIAN TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH The back-to-school season is a time for getting back in the swing of weekly activities and school-related paperwork. And for many students, that paperwork includes forms for an annual physical. Scheduling a physical in the late […]

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Parent-Baby Classes in Charlottesville

LEARN WITH YOUR LITTLE ONES AT THESE LOCAL PARENT-BABY CLASSES Introducing your child to a variety of activities at a young age is a great way to let them explore their own interests and help them improve their social and motor skills. But signing little ones up for classes can be hard. Maybe your baby […]

Best Interactive Museums for Preschoolers in Virginia

SOME OF OUR FAVORITE DAYTRIPS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE KIDS IN VIRGINIA Living in Charlottesville, we are perfectly placed to explore fun, interactive and educational museums without having to drive too far. Here are some local and regional daytrip locations you don’t want to miss with your adventurous little ones. At these museums, your child will develop […]

Grilled Cheese Recipe

ENJOY THIS GRILLED CHEESE WITH PEACHES RECIPE FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S MYPLATE   While grilled cheese is almost always a crowd pleaser, the traditional sandwich lacks hearty nutritional benefits, leaving kids satisfied in the short term but snack-hungry soon after. The Virginia Department of Health has revamped the classic family favorite and made […]

Expert Tips on Proper Hydration

PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES SHARES TIPS ON HOW TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF DRINKING WATER For your body to be able to work at peak efficiency, you must keep it properly hydrated. When your fluid level gets low, either from illness, medicines you take or playing out in the hot sun, you will get […]

Picture Books About Going to the Dentist

8 BOOKS TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR A VISIT TO THE DENTIST Once your child’s baby teeth have come in and you’ve scheduled his or her first dentist appointment, you may think you’re good to go. Chances are your little one is feeling a little nervous. Remember that sometimes new experiences seem scary to younger […]