If you are like the majority of parents with infants and toddlers, you are sure to be familiar with otitis media – or ear infections.  If you have taken your child to the pediatrician for treatment, you are not alone.  Over 35% of all pediatric visits in the US are due to ear infections.  Faced with deciding whether surgery is right for your child, you may wonder if there are any other options available.  Well, there are.  

The Fall of the year brings about so many changes – colorful leaves, falling temperatures, warmer clothing, and active school schedules. While many of these changes are met with great enthusiasm, one change is often met much less enthusiastically – the dreaded end of Daylight Saving Time or “Fall Back”.

If you conscientiously try to follow a healthy lifestyle for your family, chances are the scariest things this Halloween will not be the ghosts, goblins and ghouls who appear at your door but rather the items that show up in your child’s Halloween treat bag! 

Balance and coordination are two important gross motor skills in a child's physical development. They allow children to participate in sports and other physical activities and reduce their risk of injury. Balance and coordination also improve a child’s ability to perform everyday tasks. Poor development in these areas, however, can cause physical limitations that lead to low self-esteem and/or feelings of isolation when a child can’t keep up with his or her peers.

Did you know that over 30 million children play youth sports in America? There’s a lot to gain from participating in youth sports, but those athletes also risk getting hurt each time they play or practice. Fortunately, chiropractic care is an effective way to improve sports performance and reduce injury.

For many of us, returning to school this year feels a lot different than in other years. Returning to the office after working at home for many months may be cause for anxiety, too. These suggestions from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association can help you make the most of back to school this year - and every year! They’re written with kids in mind, but getting back to these basics may help everyone in the house make the transition back to school or work an easier one.