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
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Cleaning in the New Year: Dust Allergies
If you find yourself with a stuffy nose and watery eyes, your seasonal pollen allergies may not be to blame. Dust may be the true culprit. But don’t fret – there are ways to find relief. What is dust, really?… read more
Molluscum Contagiosum: What Every Parent Should Know About the Highly Contagious Skin Infection
As we enter the winter season of sharing jackets and cuddling together under movie night blankets, skin infections can quickly spread among your little ones, possibly more easily than you might have expected. Molluscum contagiosum is one to watch out… read more
Kratom and Kids: A Hidden Danger Behind the “Legal Leaf”
There’s growing alarm among parents and health experts: minors are increasingly using kratom, an over-the-counter herbal substance that carries serious risks, including addiction, poisoning and long-term harm. What Is Kratom? Kratom comes from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tropical… read more
8 Holiday Health Issues to Watch out For
The holidays bring alternate schedules and longer to-do lists. While this time can be full of fun and excitement, it can also lead to additional stress and poor health choices. This holiday season, try these tips to make healthier decisions. … 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
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
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 Mind
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