July 17, 2019
Despite what the temperatures say, fall is just around the corner and with it comes the start of a new sports season. Participation in youth sports are a great way to help foster lifelong fitness, but if your child has never played a sport before all of the options can seem overwhelming. Children will naturally...
June 28, 2019
Family life today seems busier than ever. Everyone has somewhere different to be all the time and so many things need to get done. There are so many things to keep up with. And while technology can seem like a nuisance sometimes, it can also help make things a bit easier. We’ve found 11 apps...
June 14, 2019
Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, work outside of the home, or work from home, the challenge is the same. How do you fill the long summer days while the kids are out of school? The answer: create a summer bucket list. Jot down everything and anything you hope to do in the season ahead....
May 15, 2019
With the summer months approaching, families are spending more time outside including both near and in water. For many parents, this exciting time can cause an added deal of stress considering that after birth defects drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4. Keep in mind, this risk of drowning is...
March 27, 2019
An estimated 5.6 million children under the age of 18 have food allergies. To put that number in context, that’s about one in 13 children or roughly two in every classroom. While you may think that food allergies only appear more prominent due to the spread of information on the internet and social media, the...
December 21, 2018
When it comes to raising children, parents are showing an increased interested in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The boundaries of CAM are everchanging as different types of care become more understood and accepted by doctors and requested by patients. One category of complementary and alternative medicine is mind-body practices which include a wide variety...
October 17, 2018
Fall is finally in the air. But, the new school year and cooler temperatures also mean that flu season is on the horizon. Cases of the influenza virus are diagnosed year-round, but peak flu season typically occurs during the fall and winter from November to March. Whether or not to vaccinate can be a hot-button...
September 17, 2018
More parents than ever are making healthier choices not just in regard to what they put in their children’s body, but also what they put on them. To find safer ways to keep their kids healthy, parents are opting for natural, organic and non-toxic personal care products including essential oils. But, should you use essential...
January 11, 2018
The New Year is here and there is much to celebrate! However, as much as we would have liked to have left the cold and flu season back in 2017, unfortunately it is still in high gear. Therefore, it is important to understand cold and flu symptoms and when treatment is necessary. The flu can...
October 6, 2017
It is that time of the year again, flu season. With temperatures dropping and fall in the air, it is time to schedule your child’s annual flu shot. The flu can be a serious, life threatening illness, especially in children and the elderly. If you are apprehensive about vaccinating your child against the flu, you...
