Kid’s Health
When Charlotte and Lily were born prematurely with medical issues, Mom was overwhelmed by the fear of leaving her children to fight for their lives alone. Terrified and overwhelmed by the possibilities for her kids’ health and the means to pursue treatment, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston stepped in and made it possible … Read more
Losing the freedom to explore your environment due to a mobility disability impacts all areas of development in a young child. The Medical University of South Carolina and Laing Middle School of Science and Technology in Mount Pleasant are partnering with Go Baby Go! to help young children with neuromuscular disorders get moving as soon … Read more
Sleep apnea and sleepwalking are two different disorders, but both affect children and can be concerns for parents. Dr. Concetta Riva is a pediatric pulmonologist and director of the pediatric sleep program at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is board-certified in sleep medicine and works exclusively with children. Sleepwalking Sleepwalking is fairly common … Read more
Since its founding in 1990, Family Connection of South Carolina has informed, educated and advocated for more than 100,000 families in the state who have children with a disability or chronic health condition. The Columbia-based organization helps these families navigate the complex health care and public education systems. Support groups and peer-to-peer training offer opportunities … Read more
When Happy Hearts Therapy LLC opened in September 2019 on Daniel Island, it fulfilled the dream and ambition of Lindsay Kale, M.S., OTR/L, to open her own pediatric private therapy practice. A licensed occupational therapist who specializes in pediatrics and sensory processing disorders, Lindsay has been practicing therapy for more than 13 years. Her professional … Read more
A little over a year ago, as COVID-19 was rearing its head and the nation was collectively realizing that it may become a much bigger problem than expected, I was laid off from my sales job with a large print shop in Montana, a result of company profits being halved overnight as our customers shut … Read more