Health + Wellness

“My 15-month old wants to eat snacks all the time. He always wants to eat.” I get some variation of this comment in my inbox regularly. And, just as frequently, I receive questions about how little their child is eating....

Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Written by Melissa Haig, Public Health Educator It’s time for kids to go back to school, and every parent knows this also means it’s time for kids to swap germs. Each year...

A Healer's Hand has been serving the Madison, WI area for 20+ years and is one of the very best places for therapeutic massage - specifically specializing in pre and post natal care. In addition to massage - they...

By Dr. Kellye Knueppel This post is sponsored by The Vision Therapy Center, which has offices in Brookfield, Fond du Lac, and Madison, Wisc. If your child struggles with spelling, don’t overlook the possibility that it could be related to a...

Whether you’re sick, injured or just in need of an annual physical, there are several options for care. It can be difficult to know where to go for what kind of care. Here is a quick guide on where...

By Casey White of Moms Mental Health Initiative The words are hard to find. How do you tell your partner you don't know if you love this baby? Or I think I made a mistake having this baby. How do you tell...

By Dr. Kellye Knueppel This post is sponsored by The Vision Therapy Center, which has offices in Brookfield, Fond du Lac, and Madison, Wisc.  School vision screenings and conventional eye exams typically only evaluate visual acuity, or 20/20 eyesight. This is...

By Dr. Kellye Knueppel This post is sponsored by The Vision Therapy Center, which has offices in Brookfield, Fond du Lac, and Madison, Wisc.  If your child seems to have poor attention skills, especially in class, don’t be too quick to...

    February is Children's Dental Health Month! Teaching good dental habits are more important than ever and we have 5 easy ways to get kids to brush and floss. “Please brush and floss.” How many times do parents tell that to...

Children's healthcare in Madison is top notch. And parents know finding a healthcare provider for your child can be stressful - how do you know where to go and who to trust? We are so thankful for our Madison...

(Madison, WI): The Hope, Understanding, Grief Support (HUGS) Program started in 2014  as a program to help families who are dealing with losing babies through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Today, UnityPoint Health – Meriter volunteers visit with families...

By Dr. Kellye Knueppel This post is sponsored by The Vision Therapy Center, which has offices in Brookfield, Fond du Lac, and Madison, WI.  Not everyone’s kid can be a star on the court or field. But parents should be aware...