The golden days of summer are upon us and with them come beautiful images of running through sprinklers, days at the lake and enjoying the weather. This idyllic picture is often shattered by, “Mom, I’m bored!”, “Are we there yet?”, “Honey, is the camper ready?” interspersed with juggling all the scheduled commitments, neighborhood potlucks and back yard barbeques. Sometimes it feels like it will be easier when everything just gets back to ‘normal.’
A comprehensive eye exam performed by a doctor of optometry can reveal if your child’s eyes are developing and coordinating properly. Eye coordination is one of the many skills that we develop as children, and is something we as parents can help our children with by actively playing games that promote the development of visual skills and by taking our children for routine eye exams.
Brooke de Lench was watching one of her sons play in a high school football game, and what she saw worried her. He looked slow. Confused. Uncoordinated. No one else seemed to notice, but she saw enough to set off alarm bells. It wasn’t just that he was having an off day. A visit to the doctor confirmed her fears: her son was suffering from the residual effects of at least one concussion, and possibly more.
As chilly winter weather gives way to the green of springtime, kids and parents alike are drawn to the great outdoors. And that’s a good thing. Because loads of recent research shows the benefits of spending time in nature. Here are some highlights.
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