A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic Health System
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Melatonin: Good for getting kids to sleep?
Read more: Melatonin: Good for getting kids to sleep?If you surf the web trying to find answers to help your child sleep, you have probably…
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Growing pains in kids and how to help
Read more: Growing pains in kids and how to helpGrowing pains in kids are a common experience. Your child may experience deep cramping or aching pain.…
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Tips for talking to kids about puberty
Read more: Tips for talking to kids about pubertyTwo tips for parents who dread talking to kids about puberty: Do it anyway and do it…
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What’s that smell? Body odor change means puberty is starting
Read more: What’s that smell? Body odor change means puberty is startingThere’s nothing quite like the smell of body odor and armpit smell changing to remind parents their…
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What’s new with the flu in 2024?
Read more: What’s new with the flu in 2024?Every year the influenza (flu) vaccine is updated to better match the viruses that will likely be circulating that…
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Common labs and recommended values for your health
Read more: Common labs and recommended values for your healthThere are 18 common lab tests your primary care provider may request before or after your regular…
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What to do if your child missed vaccinations
Read more: What to do if your child missed vaccinationsOver the last few years, many parents delayed or missed routine appointments to avoid potentially exposing their…
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Back-to-school basics: Sleep, stress and healthy foods
Read more: Back-to-school basics: Sleep, stress and healthy foodsMaking sure your child is back-to-school ready involves more than shopping for school supplies and buying the…
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Back-to-school stress: How to help your child cope
Read more: Back-to-school stress: How to help your child copeIt’s normal to have back-to-school stress. Kids tend to feel nervous about a new schedule, teacher and…