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7 Yoga Poses for Kids

August 12, 2019By UW Health Leave a comment

While the thought of trying to fit yet one more thing into the day might be overwhelming, following a simple sequence of yoga poses can be a great way to help kids wind down at night or even get them moving in the morning. Certified yoga instructor Katie Schwartz, with UW Health’s Center for Wellness, offers a simple sequence to help kids get moving in the morning, or wind down at night.

A few tips when performing the poses:

Make sure you have enough space to stretch out without bumping into anything
Listen to your body – if a pose doesn’t feel comfortable, don’t force it
Hold each pose for three breaths before moving to the next
It isn’t a race to finish – move slowly and stay relaxed

Common Summertime Rashes

July 5, 2019By UW Health

You return from a camping trip only to find your seven year old is complaining that her legs are really itchy. The red, swollen skin could mean poison ivy or poison oak. Should you be concerned?

While it can be hard to live with the itching sometimes, rashes – also called dermatitis – are often not something to worry about although there are times where they may need medical treatment.

Know Before You Mow: What You Need to Know About Lawn Mower Safety

June 26, 2019By Ben Eithun, MSN, CRNP, RN

Warm weather is here and that means lawn mowing season is in full swing. While it seems like a routine house chore, lawn mowing can pose danger for kids and adults. Take a minute to review the dangers that we need to be aware of to keep our kids safe.

Immunization Legislation

May 2, 2019By Paula Cody, MD, MPH

It’s National Infant Immunization Week (#Ivax2Protect). What?! Why is an adolescent medicine physician blogging about infant immunizations?! With all the measles going on (seriously, I cannot even deal with the current measles outbreak – 704 cases this year alone!), we need to talk about immunizations and the current laws.

Type 1 Diabetes and Foot Health

April 26, 2019By Allison Pollock, MD

After an especially long winter, it’s finally time to enjoy the warmer weather, get out the flip flops, and enjoy the great outdoors! It’s also a common time for kids and families with diabetes to ask questions about foot health. Many of us know someone who suffers from diabetic neuropathy, a complication of diabetes. Thankfully, it’s rare for kids with diabetes to have foot problems, but it’s a good time of year to pay more attention to their feet and learn how to prevent problems down the road.

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