Family Health

As the final days of school approach, you might notice many of your outdoor activities this summer revolve around water. Play dates at the pool, trips to the beach, boating and fishing, and days…

The Ron Rosner YMCA is Your Partner for Developing a Fitness Routine that Sticks
 On the long list of things busy parents have to do each day, fitting in a workout can seem nearly impossible….

Sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, a constantly evolving feeding schedule—parenting a newborn is no joke! But of all the normal developmental stages babies go through, teething can…

Most often, children's visits to the dentist are a positive experience for parents and kids alike. Despite this, between 9 and 15% of American adults fear dental visits, according to Cleveland…

Provided by Parent Education-Infant Development, a program of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
 During the first three years of a child’s life, the brain grows to 80% of its adult…

Medical approach to weight loss builds habits for a healthy life
 Obesity affects more than 40%  of the American population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That…

Brought to you by the Rappahannock Area Health DistrictAs we celebrate the progress the world has made in the fight against COVID-19, it’s understandable for parents to have questions about how…

Midwives make a difference
 Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM’s) are highly qualified and educated health professionals who aim to honor a woman’s birth wishes. According to the American College of…

How to Build Self-Esteem and Reduce Anxiety in Your Kids
 
Do you know how your children feel about themselves? Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a shocking moment in a family to realize that a…

THE PROBLEM: My daughter (she’s 11), will never do what I tell her to do. I’m not particularly demanding, but if I ask her to set the table for dinner, she says “OK,” then nothing happens. I…