Power Pulse

As we begin the month of August, families start to prepare for another school year.  This transition affects the whole family. If children are excited about returning and start off successful then the transition can be smooth. When children have some fears about going back...Read More

The end of summer vacation is nearing and the start of school is something all parents look forward to and dread at the same time. Getting your kids back into ‘school mode’ with earlier bedtimes, studying and schedules can be a rough transition after a...Read More

School is starting soon and now is a great time to clean-out the summer snack pantry and start prepping for healthy school and meal options. Research shows that healthy eating is important for child growth, development, and success in school. Several studies have shown links...Read More

Independence Day fireworks and celebrations are a must for celebrating our country’s annual birthday, but fireworks can also cause many serious injuries if precautions are not used. The most common fireworks-related injuries seen in emergency rooms involve children under 14 with burn injuries to the...Read More

May is National Stroke Awareness Month! According to the CDC, strokes kill nearly 150,000 Americans each year! That’s 1 in every 19 deaths and is the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S. A stroke causes brain tissue to die and can lead to...Read More