EATING CHALLENGES WITH KIDS

Does your child eat too much or too little?

Dr. Nancy Monaghan Beery, a pediatrician, and Lisa Spooner, a registered dietitian, offer tips for eating challenges with kids.

When it’s more than just being finicky, children and parents can find help in a new therapy at Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center. “Taste picnics” encourage children to play with food to reduce their anxiety about eating certain foods.

Watch a video of the feeding therapy group.

Katy Dorin and daughter, Cece

SMDC MYHEALTH HELPS BUSY PARENTS

Like other mothers, Katy Dorin has a long list of things to do before her daughter heads to school. Dorin found a time-saving shortcut for filling out school health forms in SMDC MyHealth.

The Superior mom can easily access her daughter’s immunization records and other medical records from her home computer.

NEW LAW REQUIRES BOOSTER SEATS

Buckling young kids into seat belts isn’t enough any more.

A new Minnesota law requires booster seats for kids ages 4-8. Jenn Hoff, injury prevention coordinator with the Trauma Program at St. Mary's Medical Center, explains why and demonstrates how to properly install a booster seat..

JUVENILE DIABETES:
FINDING A NEW NORMAL

In just six short months, 11-year-old Quinten Mertesdorf (shown at left) and his family have learned how to live a new normal life after he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Read Quinten's story and find out from endrocrinologist Michael Slag, MD, what diabetes symptoms you should watch for in your children.

H1N1 (SWINE) FLU

At Duluth Children's, we share your concerns about your child’s health and well-being. With all the stories circulating about the H1N1 (swine) flu, you may have questions about protecting your children. That’s why we asked Dr. Timothy Zager, a pediatrician with SMDC Medical Center Duluth Clinic, to answer a few questions.

SUMMER SAFETY TIPS

Summer means one thing -- the kids are out of school. It's time for outdoor adventures like riding bides, playing in the park and going to the beach. Keep your active kids safe this summer by following these simple summer safety tips from Jenn Hoff, injury prevention coordinator for St. Mary's trauma program.

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AUTISM: EARLY INTERVENTION CAN CHANGE LIVES

Autism is a complex neurobehavioral disorder. It is called a spectrum disorder because it affects some children much more than others. It typically appears during the first three years of a child’s life.

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CHILD LIFE: GIVING FAMILIES A LIFT

Visiting the doctor can be stressful for children and parents alike. That's when a Child Life Specialist like JoHannah Bergstrom (pictured at left) can help. These specialists help families cope with everything from routine office visits to surgery, chronic disease and more.

Read how a Child Life Specialist helped 5-year-old Evan Antus and his family.