Parents can often be heard saying, “I just want my child to be happy and healthy.” While there are so many factors that go into those loaded terms, weight is not one that is often openly discussed. People are often uncomfortable talking about weight. And, historically, people have often believed a popular myth that children [...]
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Maintaining Healthy Boundaries with Family, Friends and Co-Workers
When you hear the word Boundaries, what comes to mind? Is it a fence around a house? Is it the limit of what you will allow your children to do? Is it the emotional distance you keep from others? These are all definitions of boundaries. Emotional boundaries are personal property lines that mark what is [...]
Video Blog: Kids Survival Kamp 2012
Sponsored by the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation, Kids Survival Kamp is a free two day summer camp for children who have experienced the death of a sibling, parent, grandparent or friend. Ages 6 through 16 years. Kids Survival Kamp is a place where children can work through the grieving process after a loved one has died. Trained [...]
Mom, I lost my brain and other campfire tales: The Back to School Adventure
By Jackie Block, MFT It was a dark and stormy night… no, not really, but it felt that way as we prepared for the back to school adventure. For some it’s a breeze and for others it is a nightmare. There are ways to make it more likely that it is a breeze rather than [...]
Helping Kids and Teens Return to School And Succeed Academically
By Sarah Arnold, PsyD It happens every year at this time. Parents and kids across the country are getting ready for the start of the school year once again. There are certain key practices that will make life easier for everyone in the family when it comes to managing schoolwork. Generally speaking, families can start [...]
Childhood obesity impacts families
Childhood obesity is a major concern impacting many families today. Most children today are not engaging in the recommended one hour of physical activity each day, and the majority of food companies target children with poor quality food filled with added sugar, unhealthy fats, and chemicals. In addition to lack of exercise and an excess [...]
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- Organizers unveil 2013 Samaritan Health Clinic raffle house May 22, 2013
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- Agnesian HealthCare awarded advanced certification for primary stroke centers May 21, 2013
- Agnesian Center for Bone & Joint Health sets SPEED program dates May 21, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare Volunteers schedule candy, nut sale May 21, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s Charity Open gears up for 25th year, announces chairpersons May 20, 2013
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