Articles tagged with 'summertime' | Checkup Newsroom

By Ashley AntleAhh, summer. It’s full of adventure. Or, if your kids are anything like mine — misadventure.Barely two weeks into our summer break this year I made a visit to urgent care with my 14-year-old to have a fish hook removed from his hand. T...

By Heather DugeWith the temperature reaching 104 the other day, I was shocked to see a toddler by himself in the car outside of a restaurant. I rushed inside and found his mom, who waited in line for her to go order. As soon as the mom unlocked the c...

Children and teens can find opportunities to exercise at school whether they’re racing around the playground or sweating in gym class.But what about during summer break, when there’s no recess or PE teacher to organize their workouts? How can parents...

It’s that time again:  grilling season!  While meats are usually the star of the grilling show, why not try grilling some vegetables for the supporting roles?  Vegetables are a great way to pack nutrients into your meal. They’re also great sources of...