We’ve all heard about the "5 second rule." You know, where you drop food on the floor but pick it up within five seconds to avoid germs. It sounds good, but is it accurate? The Truth of the 5 Second… read more

When people think of lead poisoning, they often think of stories about lead paint poisoning from homes built in the 1970s. In 2024, it is not necessarily high on the list of concerns for most. In an age where there… read more

This past May, our oldest son Tyler graduated from high school. This past May, he also hit another milestone. It was his five-year “dia-versary,” the anniversary of the first day of his Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. And while we didn’t… read more

As Halloween festivities and trick-or-treating trickle to a stop, most kids start digging into the mounds of candy they collected. However, children with food allergies and intolerances must be more cautious when sorting through their treats from the night. What… read more

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

Mental health issues affect people of all ages, and they may impact children more than you might think. According to Johns Hopkins University, a study completed between 2016 and 2019 showed that “21.8% of U.S. children ages 3 to 17… read more

Cooties have been running wild in schools for years. They tend to lie mysteriously dormant until recess, when girls chase boys around the playground and vice versa. It is nearly impossible for children to avoid catching this imagined disease. I… read more

It is well known that good nutrition is important for building strong bones and muscles and functioning at peak performance. However, not all children get optimal nutrition in their daily diets. This can be from not having access to healthy… read more