ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – Having allergies and asthma is difficult, but it can be especially challenging for kids. Joan Upperman, Mercy Kids Pediatric Asthma coordinator, joined FOX2 in the Morning to share how you can better manage allergies. There will be a free “Managing Asthma” workshop on Saturday, June 6 at the Vongontard Conference Center at Mercy Hospital St. Louis from 9-11 a.m.
Get a look at the chill opportunities at Dreamforce '18 to learn mindfulness as a path to manage stress and find peace in your work life. These sessions aim to create a dialogue about how we can be more present in all parts of our lives, and find a little peace amidst all the action. This post provides a complete rundown of the programming.
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“Building Bridges for Asthma Care” is a school-based program designed to empower nurses in participating elementary schools to ensure that asthmatic children...
Kiddie Academy expert gives age-appropriate ways to handle temper tantrums and meltdowns. Dealing with tantrums is frustrating - stay calm!
Anecdotal and descriptive evidence has led to the claim that some low-income households may face a “eat or breathe” tradeoff, but quantitative evidenc…
Life as an entrepreneur will put every aspect of your personality under the microscope. Your strengths will be magnified, however, so will your weaknesses. Knowing who you are and what to do about that will make a world of difference in the way you conduct yourself as an entrepreneur. I have personally wrestled with stress […]
Many working parents have had their various issues and complaints with daycare and childcare centers. As an alternative to these forms of childcare, more and more parents are choosing to hire their own nanny or share one with another parent.
This mom describes the difficult situation many families experience when a teacher leaves. Teacher transitions can be hard for kids and parents.
New research has found that attending child care does not increase a child's risk of developing asthma.
"Stress is like spice - in the right proportion it enhances the flavor of a dish. Too little produces a bland, dull meal; too much may choke you." ~Donald Tubesing Just how happy are you at...
Award-winning books and mindfulness activities to support children's all-around wellness.
Every time you experience stress, you have a certain reaction to it, and that reaction to stress is pretty much based on how you think, believe and behave, as well as your attitudes and your values. All those different factors influence your reaction to stress. The main goal we want to achieve here is to convert the reaction to stress into a useful response.
To manage stress effectively, try mindfulness meditation, relaxation techniques such as visualization, deep breathing, and listen to soothing music.
I’ve recently been helping a friend who has been managing her mother’s transitions from a hospital to a rehab facility and then to another rehab facility that now wants to send her home before she, or her family, is ready. It reminded me of how tough family caregiving transitions can be. I’ve been through so many of them with my parents and my sister — some smooth, others unexpected and rocky. As a study in the American Journal of Nursing found, …
School is out and screens make tempting babysitters. Follow these recommendations to allow your child some screen time without compromising their health and development.
Q. How can I better manage my stress<br>A. Stress affects our lives through worry, comparison and perfection around issues including finances, parenting, work performance, relationships, health and self-esteem<br>Small amounts of anxiety may propel us to move forward. But when it becomes chronic, our ability to manage stress lessens. This affects our most basic functions: sleep, focus, vitality, health, relationships, joy and balance.<br>Think about…
In the new year, consider using one or more of the many tech tools that have been created to help consumers improve their health.
A randomized, double-blind study demonstrated that patients in palliative care who use antipsychotics to treat for delirium developed worse symptoms of distress than those who received a placebo.
Elder Care in Deerfield IL: Asthma is a condition that has no cure. It causes airways to swell, making it difficult for the asthma sufferer to move air in and out of their lungs.
The caregiver emotions that come with caring for an older adult often cause major stress. An experienced social worker shares expert tips to manage them.