Coronavirus Archives

Can you get COVID-19 twice?

March 23, 2022/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

Just because you’ve already contracted and recovered from coronavirus, does not mean you’re immune to getting COVID-19 twice.

What is G6PD deficiency?

February 16, 2022/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Blood, Diseases and Conditions, Family life, Right Highlight, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

G6PD deficiency is an inherited condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough of an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Text bubble bullies: the latest in cyberbullying

February 10, 2022/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Family life, Friendships, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Technology/by Rise and Shine

Recently, there has been an uptick in cyberbullying based on which smartphone kids use and whether they have iMessage or SMS capabilities.

Talking to children about a positive COVID-19 test result

January 10, 2022/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Family Life, Family life, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

Talking to children about a positive COVID-19 test result can be hard, but it’s important to share the test results with your child, regardless of their age.

Doom and Gloom: COVID-19 fears and January

December 22, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Depression, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety, Suicide/by Rise and Shine

January tends to be a time when many people feel gloomy. This year, there’s a persisting unwanted and all too familiar stressor: COVID-19.