SSM Health Matters Blog
Using fidgets to help children with ADHD
Managing ADHD involves recognizing our choices and then taking action. Understanding what is going on in a child’s brains and proactively choosing an appropriate strategy is the essence of the fidget approach.
The importance the creative process can play in helping kids learn
Learn about effective ways for teaching and engaging children who have exceptional abilities or talents in one or more area.
Exploring SSM Health Treffert Studios: A field trip in our own backyard
Treffert Studios houses a variety of creative tools and innovative technology to help young people find their talents.
When to transition your child from a pediatrician to a primary care provider
Different pediatricians have different ages that they stop seeing children, but most are 18 to 21 years of age.
Back-to-school backpack safety: What you need to know
It’s time to go back to school, but with textbooks, gym equipment and school supplies, backpacks can get heavy and hard to carry causing back, neck and shoulder pain in children and teens.