Digital Strain, Real Pain: Easy Fixes for Your Tired Eyes

Digital Strain, Real Pain: Easy Fixes for Your Tired Eyes

As a child and young adult, I took my 20-20 vision for granted. By 24, though, I noticed the leaves on distant trees looked a little fuzzy. My first corrective lenses were an easy fix—I never considered I might encounter other eye challenges down the road. Like many,...
That F-Word in Your House

That F-Word in Your House

No. I’m not talking about that F-word. I’m referring to the latest craze in video gaming that in just a few months has created a full-on cult following—mainly of tween and teenage boys but also girls, moms and celebrities. Even my kids’ teachers are...
Adolescent Wellness: Talk. Listen. Validate

Adolescent Wellness: Talk. Listen. Validate

Reports abound that this generation of adolescents is experiencing anxiety and depression at unprecedented rates. What gives?  “With kids, what’s really hard right now is social media,” said Heather Lacy, LMSW, at Forest View Hospital in Grand...
Quality Screen Time for Kids

Quality Screen Time for Kids

How much time are your kids spending in front of a screen? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends no more than one to two hours per day of screen time, and advises that children should not have television or Internet access in their bedrooms. For children...