Most kids are eager to enjoy a break from school. Yet, for kids who suffer from migraines, the activities celebrated during the summer can be a trigger for painful episodes. Common causes for migraines and headache include dehydration, too much sun and heat exposure, change in sleep habits (like staying up too late), overstimulation (so
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4 Tips to Avoid the ‘Summer Slide’
The “summer slide” isn’t activity at your local park. It refers to the loss of knowledge or skills when out of practice for a while, such as summer vacation away from school. While all kids are at risk for a summer slide if they don’t keep up with some sort of reading and math, kids
Read MoreFidget Spinners…Helpful or Distracting?
The fidget spinner craze has reached epic proportions. If you have a child in elementary or middle school, you’ve likely seen one…or about a hundred of them. The 3-sided toy is fashioned in a sort of fan-like or pinwheel shape and is designed to keep restless, or fidgety, hands occupied. Keeping one’s hands busy is
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