Changes to daily routines, less time with their peers, and more time cooped up inside can all affect a child’s behavior. If your child starts acting up — and you’re home with them all day and dealing with your own stress — it can be understandably challenging to manage. On the one hand, you may […]
Read More“Don’t drink.” “Go to class.” “Remember to actually put the detergent in when you’re doing laundry.” These were the phrases you probably prepared yourself to say (over and over again) to your teenager when you dropped them off at college. But this year, “Stay 6 feet away from everyone,” “Always wear your mask,” and “Bring […]
Read MoreWhether it’s enjoying a Thanksgiving feast, attending special religious services, or inviting extended family over for New Year’s, the holiday season is marked by gathering with the people you love. Coming together and seeing loved ones is a meaningful part of the holiday season. But this year, seeing others in person can be risky. Amid […]
Read More“Fine.” “Good.” “Yeah.” “Lit.” If you’re the parent of a teenager, you’re probably more than familiar with one-word answers. Whether in response to asking them how their day was (“meh”) or to what they want to do with the rest of their life (“dunno”), teens are experts at dishing out short replies. A teenager’s reluctance […]
Read MoreFlu season is underway, and with the COVID-19 pandemic still in full swing, we’re entering what’s being called a “twin-demic.” The flu can cause symptoms ranging from fever to chills to sore throat. While most people get better within 1-2 weeks, thousands of people with the flu develop potentially life-threatening complications, such as pneumonia or […]
Read MoreAs we enter a crucial stage in the coronavirus pandemic, Nebraska’s hospitals and public health agencies want you to know the truth about herd immunity.
Read MoreThis year, Halloween is a whole different ball game.
Read MoreHere in Nebraska — and in many states across the US — certain stay-at-home orders are slowly becoming relaxed. Restaurants are starting to offer in-restaurant dining, and barbershops and salons are finally giving people a break from their new shaggy ‘dos. Finally, it seems like there’s some light at the end of the tunnel. But […]
Read MoreWorrying is part of the parenting handbook, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s 100% normal if you’re nervous about your child getting the virus. It’s a fear that parents across the world share. While the thought of their child getting COVID-19 can be scary for any parent, it can be especially concerning if your child […]
Read MoreChildren’s COVID-19 Help Line 402-955-3200 If COVID-19 is constantly on your mind these days, you are not alone. And when your child starts to cough or comes down with a fever, it’s natural to wonder if they have the virus. It’s possible that your child has a cold, the flu, or any other typical childhood […]
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