July 31, 2026

Where Cool Meets Curious

Often, we look for a new, fun summer activity. Something that also involves air conditioning is icing on the cake. Lately, my family and I have been trying to visit more museums. (Our son loves them!) Not only...
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July 21, 2026

The Life Skill Every Child Needs

It’s been four years since my blog post about swimming (https://yurekpharmacy.com/swimming/) Now, I want to point out the benefits of enrolling your kids in swimming lessons. When my siblings and I were little, my parents enrolled us in...
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April 24, 2026

Preparation Can Lead to a Positive Vaccination in Kids

Preparing a child for vaccination is an important step in ensuring a smooth and positive healthcare experience. Caregivers play a central role in reducing anxiety and helping children feel safe before, during, and after immunization appointments. Before the...
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Cass Schembri standing in front of the drug storage area.
March 28, 2026

Falling Down & Getting Back Up

As the weather’s gotten nicer, my kids are riding their bikes more often. Of course, I always watch them bike down the street. They’re always eager to race each other and show me how much they’ve improved since...
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Pete and Matt sitting across from each other and storytelling.
March 20, 2026

A Tale That Helps Us Feel Better

Who doesn’t love a good story? When I was a kid, my parents would tell us family stories at different times. Hearing stories about their childhood helped paint a picture of what they were like when they were...
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Daria Horbal, BSc. Phm.
June 28, 2025

Think Summer Means Active Kids? Think Again.

You might think your kids are more active in the summer, but according to Western University the opposite is true! Activity drops by over 50%, and screen time increases significantly. When kids are inactive, they miss out on...
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January 18, 2025

Explaining Dementia to Kids

Early as a father, I learned that kids are smart. I do not just mean just my kids- they are very smart- but rather kids in general. They have the uncanny ability to adapt to change and their...
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Portrait of Daria Horbal Pharm.D, RPh
June 5, 2024

Cannabis Poisoning in Kids

A recent study in Ontario, Alberta and B.C., found that one-third of all pediatric hospitalizations for poisoning were due to cannabis. In children, symptoms vary from none to a coma. In some cases, children have required breathing tubes...
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August 30, 2023

Head Lice; Dispelling the Myth

By Daria Horbal, Pharmacist If you’ve ever had school-aged children, your child has likely been exposed to head lice. An infestation used to prompt isolation, old-school remedies like mayonnaise and vinegar rubs, and a dollop of shame because...
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August 1, 2023

Back to School and Common Childhood Illnesses

By: Yemi Alade, Director, Pharmacy Operations Going back to school, a time for new friends and adventures, also increases exposure to the germs that cause childhood illnesses. For example, Strep Throat Sudden painful sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils....
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Daria Horbal pharmacist at Yurek Pharmacy
August 4, 2022

Back to School Anxiety; 7 Tips to Help Your Child

Kids thrive when they feel safe and supported, but school can be stressful for kids of all ages, especially the first week. Although new teachers, different expectations, and undulating social environments can be a loot bag of anxiety,...
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