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
Health
Get Off the Couch! Why Kids Need an Active Lifestyle
Activity is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle as well as critical in childhood development. Many of us grew up outdoors and played outside every afternoon until dinnertime. We played wiffle ball, rode bikes, explored trails, waded in creek… read more
How Poor Nutrition Impacts Your Child’s Education
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
The Benefits of Bone Broth
In recent years, bone broth has gained popularity as a health-conscious culinary trend. While it may seem like just another food fad, bone broth is anything but. This age-old elixir, often touted as a superfood, has a rich history and… read more
How Expressing Gratitude Affects Your Body and MindÂ
Understanding Gratitude and Why it’s Good for You Gratitude often comes in forms we might not expect, like taking a second out of our day to appreciate the warmth of the sun or opening the door for a stranger. But… read more
Recognizing the Signs of Type 1 Diabetes
When you are the parent of a child who has an incurable autoimmune disease, like type 1 diabetes, you never stop worrying about them. No matter how old or independent they become. It is just par for the course. Our… read more
How to Keep Blood Pressure Under Control
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your knowledge about blood pressure? Many people have a general awareness of blood pressure readings and likely know one or more people with hypertension or elevated blood pressure, but do you… read more
The Teal Pumpkin Project: Protecting Kids with Allergies
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
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Meningitis
Meningitis might not be on every teen’s radar, but it should be. Though relatively rare, this illness can become dangerous and even life-threatening within hours. The good news? It’s also highly preventable with the right knowledge and a little proactive… read more
How Heavy Backpacks Can Harm Kids’ Backs
In the morning rush to make it to school in time, you may have grabbed your child’s backpack and realized it was unusually heavy. Backpacks today are jammed full of books, notebooks and electronic devices - how much is too… read more
