Washing your hands might seem like a small, simple habit, but it’s one of the most important and effective ways to protect yourself and others from unwanted germs. Your hands are busy all day — touching doorknobs, typing on keyboards,… read more
Cole Purvis
Spiders: Nature’s (Scary) Pest Control
Fall is here and Halloween is soon approaching. Along with it comes spooky tales of ghouls, ghosts, witches and spiders. Yes, those eight-legged creepy crawlies found in the corners of our rooms to sprawling webs in the outdoors. Spiders have… read more
How to Build Your Child’s Balance
Balance and coordination is essential in every facet of our everyday lives as well as the lives of our children. Proper balance is paramount to the growth and wellbeing of our little ones. However, many children across the country experience… read more
How to Help Your Child Overcome Stage Fright
Stage fright, also referred to as performance anxiety, is a prevalent issue that can affect anyone, from young children to seasoned adults. This form of anxiety manifests as a nervous or fearful feeling before or during a performance. While it… read more
Facing the Sunday Blues: How to Take Back Your Weekend
Have you ever had those feelings of stress and anxiety - A.K.A. the Sunday Blues - creep into your Sunday afternoon? That apprehension to face Monday: the harbinger of a stressful work week ahead? You would not be alone. What… read more
Energy Drinks: The Latest Health Scare for Our Kids
Energy drinks are everywhere. From convenience stores to pharmacies, they are ever-increasing in popularity, particularly with our children. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 50% of kids between the ages of 12 and… read more
A Tale of Two Eye Colors: Heterochromia
around the world who captivate us with one of nature’s most fascinating anomalies: heterochromia. What is heterochromia? Heterochromia refers to the condition where the color of a person's two eyes are unique to each other or they have color variations… read more
What Are the Regulations Behind Baby Names?
Choosing the perfect name for your bundle of joy is one of the most exciting parts of parenthood. However, did you know that in some parts of the world, including the United States, certain names are actually illegal? While some… read more
Why Teens are Hitting the Brakes on Getting Their Driver Licenses
There are few moments that ignite a sense of freedom and excitement quite like your first time driving alone as a teen with your license. That initial journey from your childhood driveway marked a commencement into the (somewhat) liberated world… read more
Phones and Kids: Shaping the New Age of Phone Users
In an era dominated by technology, the age at which children receive their first phone has steadily decreased. In fact, a 2021 report by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that provides entertainment and technology recommendations for families, revealed that a… read more
