If this is your first ever global pandemic as a parent, raise your hand. 2020 presented unique challenges and a grueling marathon for parents everywhere – but especially those who don’t have a second adult in the family to help.…
So much guilt. So little time. COVID-19 has brought out all the guilty feelings in many of us as we try to process all that is happening in the world and its effect on us and those we care about.…
Great news for the princess, Ninja Turtle and Paw Patrol crowd—Halloween is not canceled this year. But parents will need to take extra precautions for their young trick-or-treaters this Halloween season. “Kids of all ages look forward to this time…
Many women do not learn until pregnancy that they need some new vaccinations or booster injections (an extra dose of a vaccine to extend your immunity). Keeping your vaccines up-to-date can help you to protect you and your family. “Vaccines…
When a new baby arrives, it can be a joyous time. But it can also be a time of anxiety and stress. Self-care is as vital for moms as it is for newborns. Signs and symptoms of postpartum depression include…
Lucky McMahon is a very determined 5-year-old. To see evidence of that determination, you don’t have to look much further than the child-sized climbing wall at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Sports Enhancement Center. The wooden wall, which can be adjusted…
In 2011, the United States Breastfeeding Committee designated August as National Breastfeeding Month. Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital supports the effort to recognize that breastfeeding provides a strong emotional connection between mother and infant; provides a safe, reliable and renewable food…
This year, college students are heading back to class at an uncertain time. Some colleges and universities are planning for online courses, while others will return to campus life. “Parents may be wondering how they can prepare their students for…
Vaccines have been in the news a lot recently, as researchers race to create a new vaccine to protect against COVID-19. But it’s important to keep your child’s other vaccinations up-to-date, too. “August is National Immunization Month—a reminder to parents…
Preparing for a newborn requires a lot of planning, and if you decide to breastfeed, you will want to learn all you can before and after. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed exclusively for the first…