Kid’s Health
You probably know them as the gentlemen with rectangular hats adorned with tassels hanging down, riding around in tiny cars at almost all the local parades. Or maybe you have seen them dressed up as clowns at your town’s festival. And you probably know it is a fraternal order of some sort. They are the … Read more
It’s finished. The new Shawn Jenkin’s Children’s Hospital stands tall for all to see. It’s a welcomed addition to the Charleston skyline — a place where miracles will happen. As construction workers complete their final touches, we patiently await the official opening, slated for 2020. But there is no one more excited about the opening … Read more
Long about 1993, when the nicotine patch was introduced as a way to help smokers quit, a story made the rounds about a fellow who tried to kick the habit. Asked by a friend how the patches were working for him, he replied, “Not that great. They’re really hard to light.” Nicotine patches are still […]
Lindsey Ballenger and her partner, Renee McCaslin are on a mission. Both mothers, they noticed that there was a real need for more professionals who specialized in educating dyslexic children. Together, they co-founded the Orton-Gillingham Center of Charleston, an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to elevating the Orton-Gillingham approach in the Lowcountry. Orton-Gillingham is intended primarily […]
We all recognize the following scene: A child claims he or she “doesn’t feel good,” and a concerned parent immediately puts his or her wrist up to the child’s forehead to gauge its heat and determine whether a fever is present. A fever, especially in young children, is one of the telltale signs of a […]
You’re Not Going To Like Me Very Much After What I Say Next Lice. Easily one of the worst words a person can hear, it immediately signals our brains to embark on a nonstop assault of our unsuspecting scalps. As a parent, there isn’t a more dreaded call home from the school nurse. Tell me […]