Want to know more about keeping your children’s eyesight safe? Even if they don’t suffer from vision impairment now, your children can still develop common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The articles here discuss naturally maintaining healthy eyesight and preventing vision problems before it’s too late.
Hopefully, by now, you know just how important it is to get your eyes examined regularly. While it can be annoying to add one more thing to your to-do list, an annual or biannual check-up can do a lot to preserve your vision long term. But when exactly should those regular eye exams start? The […]
If your child recently went back to school and suddenly also needed another trip to the eye doctor, you’re not alone. Vision problems often become evident in children right after school starts in the fall. Kindergartners and first graders are often the biggest culprits. This is because these new educational experiences bring new challenges that […]
It’s no secret that the past decade has seen the rise of smartphone culture in the U.S. Eighty-four percent of Americans now own smartphones, to say nothing of the number that have computers and televisions as well. All those devices stack up to some serious screen time, and while that might be less than healthy […]
One thing that the vast majority of parents have in common is that they want their children to thrive. Keeping up with the recommended appointment schedule for the pediatrician and the dentist is often a no-brainer. However, many parents unfortunately stop there. After all, who wants to add another appointment to the schedule, especially when […]
Proficient math skills are a necessity of everyday life and an essential part of any child’s development. Without good basic math skills, adult life has the potential to be more difficult than it needs to be. Unfortunately, the percentage of people with lower-than-average math skills is very high in the United States, and this has […]
We all want the best for our kids. We try to feed them healthy foods, take them to the doctor annually, get them involved in activities that are good for them – the list goes on. Of course, one of the most important things we can do for our kids is take care of their […]
It isn’t uncommon to see kids with smartphones these days. Why shouldn’t they have them? They can be exceptional learning tools, help your children keep in contact with friends and family, be used for emergencies, and can capture some truly great moments. But how does a smartphone affect the eyes of your child? For all […]
Welcome to part two of our mini-series on common eye problems in preschoolers. In part one, we outlined three of the most common eye conditions your preschooler may be subject to developing: amblyopia (lazy eye), hyperopia (farsightedness) and myopia (nearsightedness). Eye problems in preschoolers are even more stressful than eye problems in adults. Today, we’re […]
Early childhood is an exciting time for both kids and parents. Kids spend their days discovering the world by reading (or rather looking at pictures while you read to them), playing games, jumping, running, crawling and rolling around. Parents get to rediscover the wonder of the world through their child’s eyes. You want your preschooler […]
Whether you’re an experienced parent or doing it for the first time, there’s one thing everyone can agree on. Kids can be picky eaters, which in turn can be a real pain in the butt for those feeding them. We all know that kids can’t be put in charge of their own eating habits. Your […]
