Winter Allergies vs. Colds: What Parents Should Know
When your child has a runny nose, sneezes for the hundredth time, or complains about itchy eyes, how do you know if it’s winter allergies or just a typical cold? For parents and caregivers, understanding the difference is crucial to providing the proper care and ensuring your child feels better and faster. This guide is […]
Screen Time and Kids: Setting Healthy Boundaries for Digital Consumption
Screens are everywhere—from TVs and tablets to smartphones and laptops. It can be mesmerizing for kids to lose track of time in front of a screen. However, this raises an important question for parents: How much screen time is too much? Setting healthy boundaries on digital consumption isn’t just ideal—it’s necessary. Especially in winter, when […]
Winter Ready Kids: Gear Up to Keep Warm
Winter brings snowflakes, hot cocoa, and outdoor fun, but keeping kids warm and safe is essential. Quality winter gear ensures kids stay comfortable and move freely, allowing them to enjoy activities like sledding worry-free. Our guide offers tips on choosing durable, eco-friendly, and budget-friendly winter attire, helping kids embrace winter while giving parents peace of […]
Navigating Asthma Triggers in the Fall for Kids
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, fall brings delightful moments and hidden challenges for children with asthma. Autumn can be particularly tricky for managing asthma triggers, so understanding and preparing for these challenges is essential for parents, pediatricians, and school nurses. In this blog post, we will explore the impact of seasonal […]
Keeping Your Child Healthy and Happy Through Regular Pediatric Check-ups
Ensuring your child’s health is a top priority for any parent. One of the most effective ways is through regular pediatric check-ups. These appointments are not just for when your child is sick – they are crucial for maintaining overall well-being and preventing future health issues. This blog will explore why regular pediatric check-ups are […]
Thrive’s Guide to Shielding Your Child from the Flu Season
The Flu Season and Its Impact on Children’s Health As fall begins, so does flu season, bringing concerns for families. The flu can be more than just uncomfortable for children – it can lead to severe complications. This blog provides parents and caregivers with essential information to protect children during flu season, from recognizing symptoms […]
A Holistic Approach to Teen Acne Treatment
It’s quite unfair that acne seems to “pop up” at the exact time when physical appearance becomes excruciatingly important to your pre-pubescent/adolescent child (particularly in their social-emotional development). Some teenagers manage to coast through adolescence with just a pimple or two, but for about 8 in 10 teenagers, acne becomes part of daily life. To […]
Know When It’s Time to Go to the E.R.
It’s midnight and your child is struggling with some sort of illness. Is it viral, bacterial, maybe something she ate? You’re exhausted, your partner is exhausted, and your child looks miserable. What’s the next best step to take for your son or daughter? It can be tough to know when you’re sleep-deprived and probably feeling […]
Thanksgiving for Gluten Sensitive & Food Allergy Families
If anyone in your family lives with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten intolerance, or food allergies, Thanksgiving can seem like a challenging time. But don’t give up on serving up your favorite traditional Thanksgiving meals just yet. There are simple ways to protect your family members with food allergies at Thanksgiving. And, there are amazing gluten-free […]
7 Ways to Naturally Soothe Summer Rashes, Bug Bites & Stings
Nothing brings a fun summer outing to a screeching (and crying) stop like a young child with a bee sting or case of poison ivy. Unfortunately, rashes, bug bites, and stings go with summer time like BBQ’s and boating. If your child or teen is known to be moderately or severely allergic to any of […]
