August 27, 2020
By: Merrill O'Shaughnessy
Identifying a child’s physical needs can often be easier than identifying their mental health needs. However, mental health for children is important for brain growth and development. Mental health allows children to develop social skills, learn, and grow. Parents can...
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August 12, 2020
By: Merrill O'Shaughnessy
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a type of meditation, or thoughtfulness, that helps you to focus your attention and be present in the moment. Mindfulness also allows you to better accept and understand your emotions without being overwhelmed by them....
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July 1, 2020
By: Merrill O'Shaughnessy
Summer is here! Just because school is over doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to do. If you want to beat summer boredom, keep reading! Here are some tips for picking a summer activity, under each tip follow along with Grace as...
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June 24, 2020
By: Merrill O'Shaughnessy
What are virtual health visits: Virtual health visits are visits that do NOT take place in the medical clinic, but through a computer, smart phone with a screen, or even just a telephone.Due to COVID19, many people prefer not to...
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May 6, 2020
By: Merrill O'Shaughnessy
Family life, regardless of where you started, looks a lot different for almost everyone now than it did at the beginning of March, when the coronavirus threat was still something to be watched from afar. With school shut-downs, activities and...
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June 24, 2018
By: Merrill O'Shaughnessy
Talking about weight is NOT the same as talking about health. We want families to talk about being healthy. We do not want families to talk about weight. Question: “But weight is what we are here to change! It’s the...
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