SSM Health Matters Blog
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.
Back to school stress prevention techniques
Stress is driven by cortisol, the body’s “fight or flight” hormone. Each person experiences stress in different ways.
When to keep kids home from school
Sometimes it’s tough to tell, but as respiratory illness season starts about the same time that school does, it’s important to know what to look for as you make the decision.