Can Heavy Computer Usage Wreck Your Eyes?

Learn how you can avoid computer eye strain.

When Sean Becomes Mr. Sean

We all have "someone" in our lives we look up to, but we regularly forget we are that "someone" that someone else looks up to.

Eight Behaviors of Struggling Students Could Mean Vision Issues

Early struggles in school? These 8 behaviors could indicate the problem is a vision issue.

Why High Grades Might Be Bad

Better than perfect GPAs and high scores on standardized tests might be the exact reason we should be worrying.

Is This What an Elite School District Looks Like?

School closures will have troubling effects on district elementary schools.

Life of an Athlete

Making a positive impact on the drug and alcohol use of our youth.

Elmbrook School Board Short-Sighted in Its Actions

Why is the school board ignoring the recommendations of the Enrollment Management Study Team?

What it Means to Be (South) Korean

Three of my four grandparents were born in "North" Korea but escaped to "South" Korea amid the Korean War.

Brown-Baggin' It

Inspiration for healthy lunches just in time for the new school year.

Facing the Music

The fine arts are becoming more and more overlooked and underappreciated at Brookfield Central High School. Be mindful of these students who also put in tons of time.

Juggling Commitments, But Committing to Nothing — What Would Vince Lombardi Do?

My personal views on commitment, or lack there of, in today's society. Stats and quotes on many relatable things from Facebook users, to the man of commitment, Vince Lombardi.

Abby Rufer (Brookfield Junior Miss) Is Named DYW 2nd State Alternate

For more info on the Distinguished Young Women program visit: www.facebook.com/distinguishedyw www.twitter.com/distinguishedyw

A Vision Test That Covers All the Bases

Parents: Here's an example of a vision test that finds undetected vision problems.

Shine On

Lindsay Faith Huenink's favorite celebrity Britney Spears heard about the tragic story of her death and performed wearing one of the "Shine On" remembrance bracelets.

Freezer Meal Swaps Rock

"What's for dinner?" made easier with freezer meal swaps.

29 Signs that Your Child Has an Undetected Vision Problem

Your child may have an undetected vision problem. Here are 29 signs that a typical school screening hasn't detected a problem.

DuPont's New Herbicide is Killing More Than Weeds

If you have browning or drooping evergreens, you need to read this.

What Should Happen to the Sileno Quarry?

An old stone quarry is under consideration for development into a public park and housing.

The Countdown Begins!

Make the most of the rest of your summer — check out this list of a few more things to cross off the family's summer to-do list.

Would You Pass This Driving Test? Time for a Refresher

Brushing up on driving laws will help to keep our roads safe and our tempers low. Patience and respect is the key.

Dr. Kellye Knueppel Faces Most Difficult Challenge at Special Olympics in Athens, Greece

Brookfield vision therapy expert helped diagnose severe vision problems at the Special Olympics World Summers games.

From the Farmer's Market to the Dinner Table

Sometimes a walk through the farmer's market inspires the menu for the week — here's what our family found during our most recent trip.

What Does it Take to Overcome a Reading Difficulty?

To help my daughter overcome her reading difficulty, it took a lot of caring people.

School Problems Linked to Undetected Vision Issues

Part 2 of a series on the six visual skills that, when lacking, can cause school problems for your child.

School Problems Can Result from Six Poor Visual Skills

Your child’s school problems can be tied to six specific visual skills, even if they have 20/20 vision.

Treating Strabismus in Adults and Children Without Surgery

Strabismus, or cross-eyed, can be successfully treated without surgeries and thick glasses.

Even With 20/20 Vision, School Problems Can Result

Your child can have 20/20 vision but still suffer from undetected vision issues. Detecting these vision problems can extend beyond school testing and often requires a developmental optometrist.

Even With 20/20 Vision, School Problems Can Result

Your child can have 20/20 vision but still suffer from undetected vision issues. Detecting these vision problems can extend beyond school testing and often requires a developmental optometrist.

Why the Eyechart Fails With Certain Vision Problems

Most school vision screening program use the Snellen Chart. But the chart often fails to detect vision problems that can impact learning.

Educator Discovers Reading Difficulty Caused by Vision Problems

Does your child have a reading problem that no one can figure out? This educator found an answer.

Surprising Reason for Your Child's Problems In School

Your child is bright but is failing in school? There's a surprising reason why children have problems in school.

Eat Local With the Kids for Cheap(er)

Local restaurants that offer cheap or free eats for kids.

Exciting New Research Regarding Lazy Eye in Children

New research on lazy eye, or amblyopia, indicates that new treatments can help children (and adults) of any age.

Is Your Child One of the 250,000 Wisconsin Students With This Problem?

Nearly 250,000 Wisconsin students have vision problems that affect their ability to learn. Surprisingly, not all of those issues are tied to 20/20 vision.

Summer Snacks

Summer recipes that are quick, easy and delicious!

The Summer To-Do List

A "to-do" list for some great family fun and memory-making this summer.

64th Annual Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade

Photos of 2011 Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade

What Is Your Relationship With Sugar?

Sugar can cause a variety of health concerns not just weight gain and tooth decay. Making a change in your sugar consumption can be the best thing you have ever done for your health.

The Road Not Taken... But Please Consider It

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” ~ Henry Miller

Drug Collection was a Great Success

216 volunteers made a difference by collecting 4,596 pounds of expired and unwanted medications, keeping them out of our environment and out of the hands of our youth.