Helpful Articles
Understanding and Handling Tantrums
As my daughter gets closer to the age of 2, I am becoming more familiar with the phrase the “terrible twos” or what seems like the “tantrum twos.” I know…
Read MoreWhat Itchin’ You?
As someone who is allergic to poison ivy, I know how miserable the itchy rash it causes can be. The rash occurs 12-72 hours after exposure to poison ivy, poison…
Read MoreSpring Allergies
Spring is here and with it come flowers, birds and…sneezing. Many children suffer from seasonal issues with pollen. If your child has a watery nose, itchy eyes or is sneezing,…
Read MoreWhere There’s a Will There’s a Way!
As we know, medication is sometimes necessary to help heal children when they are ill. Some children are resistant to taking medicine voluntarily while others refuse to cooperate at all! …
Read MoreHelping Children to Grieve
When children have suffered a loss, the holidays can also be a time when grief, new emotions and memories hit full force. Adults play a vital role in helping children…
Read MoreCommunity Resources
BikeWalk TN Blount County Health Department East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Emerald Youth Foundation Girls on the Run of Greater Knoxville Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Helen Ross McNabb Center Knox County…
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