It’s that season again. Moms everywhere are already starting to think about back-to-school and all the shopping and preparation that will entail. One of the most important school accessories is obviously the backpack. While the kids are only thinking about colors and designs, parents should be concentrating on how a particular bag will end up...Read More
How much activity do kids need? It is recommended that children between the ages of 6-17 need 60 minutes of activity every day. Most of that time should be spent in moderate intensity aerobic activity which is anything that gets their heart beating faster than its normal rhythm. At least 3 days a week kids...Read More
Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes the bronchi of the lungs to spasm and makes it very difficult to breathe. Essentially, it makes it difficult for the air in the body to move in and out of the lungs. There is currently no known cure for asthma so managing the symptoms to allow the...Read More
We have been having some beautiful weather lately here in Wisconsin, and it feels so amazing to spend some time out in the sun! Of course we love the sunshine because it is the best source of Vitamin D, as well as naturally increasing our moods. Spending time outdoors is easy in the spring and...Read More
The end of the academic school year is coming to an end soon! It is so exciting that we are starting to experience summer-like weather, and it just feels great to spend some time outside. With school coming to an end for the year, you may be noticing some challenges with your child. Big project...Read More
As chiropractors we get asked a lot of questions about which baby accessories are safe to use and which may cause issues when it comes to proper development. Unfortunately, a lot of these accessories or props can compromise the neck and spine of an infant. One of the safest and best things is for your...Read More
At the beginning of this month our blog post was dedicated to looking at the common milestones for babies between birth and their first year. Milestones are basically checkpoints that health care providers use to measure how a child is developing and whether they are staying on a path that is like other infants their...Read More
Welcome to April! This month in the office we are focusing on some of our smallest patients; babies! Our doctors have specific training in chiropractic care for infants and children, and to be honest we just love seeing little ones in the office! Did you know that 90% of babies have spinal misalignments due to...Read More
Spring is finally here! It’s been a LONG winter! Between the bitter cold and the blizzard like conditions, getting outside was a struggle for everyone, especially our kids! Now that we have moderate temperatures and sunshine, we all need to get outside and get active! The benefits of outdoor activity for children is common knowledge;...Read More
Youth is said to be wasted on the young, but too many of our young have struggles with things that used to only impact adults. It’s imperative that we show children how to lead healthy lifestyles. First and foremost for childhood health is food! Food colorings, preservatives and sugar, OH MY! Kids snacks are probably...Read More
