Let’s talk about a topic that doesn’t exactly come up at dinner parties (and maybe shouldn’t): tonsil stones.

When your little one is sick, even the simplest things can feel like a big deal, especially figuring out how much medicine to give. You’re tired. They’re fussy. You stare at the dosage instructions like it’s a calculus math problem. Whether you’re holding a feverish baby or trying to catch a squirmy toddler, the questions pile up: “Is this the right amount? Is it safe? And how on earth do I get them to take it without a total meltdown?”

When your little one is sick, even the simplest things can feel like a big deal, especially figuring out how much medicine to give. You’re tired. They’re fussy. You stare at the dosage instructions like it’s a calculus math problem. Whether you’re holding a feverish baby or trying to catch a squirmy toddler, the questions pile up: “Is this the right amount? Is it safe? And how on earth do I get them to take it without a total meltdown?”

When your little one is sick, even the simplest things can feel like a big deal, especially figuring out how much medicine to give. You’re tired. They’re fussy. You stare at the dosage instructions like it’s a calculus math problem. Whether you’re holding a feverish baby or trying to catch a squirmy toddler, the questions pile up: “Is this the right amount? Is it safe? And how on earth do I get them to take it without a total meltdown?”

Imagine you’re chatting with your spouse over breakfast when they pause mid-conversation, look a little puzzled and ask a question they should already know the answer to—something simple, like “Why is the orange juice sitting here?” You answer, thinking it’s just a moment of distraction. But a few minutes later, they ask again. Then again. They seem calm but clearly confused, unable to remember that you just retrieved the juice from the fridge.

For more than 34 years, Amy Jackson has cared for children in her Springfield home—her own kids, her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nephews and many others as a trusted daycare provider. With three grown children, three grandsons and another on the way, Amy’s days have always been full of laughter, love—and plenty of dirty diapers.

When you first learn you’re pregnant, it’s natural to begin thinking about baby names, decorating the nursery and sharing the good news. As time goes on, your focus may shift to labor, delivery and the kind of birthing experience you’d like.

The Farm Family Resource Initiative at SIU Medicine is offering a virtual support group for farmers and farm families who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rachel Brown, Licensed Professional Counselor and FFRI Mental Health Specialist, this group provides a confidential space to share, connect, and find comfort. This session will take place on Monday, November 3 | 7 - 8 pm | Virtual There is no charge to participate thanks to the generous financial support provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health. To register and receive the secure

The Farm Family Resource Initiative at SIU Medicine is offering a virtual support group for farmers and farm families who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rachel Brown, Licensed Professional Counselor and FFRI Mental Health Specialist, this group provides a confidential space to share, connect, and find comfort. This session will take place on Monday, October 13 | 7 - 8 pm | Virtual There is no charge to participate thanks to the generous financial support provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health. To register and receive the secure