Recognizing the Signs of Type 1 Diabetes

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | October 24, 2025 | Articles , Health
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 oldest was diagnosed in 2014 with type 1, right before his 14th birthday. And, while

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Blood Pressure

How to Keep Blood Pressure Under Control

By Lindsey Johnson | October 12, 2025 | Health
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 know why this is important? What exactly is blood pressure? The Centers for Disease Control

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How Heavy Backpacks Can Harm Kids’ Backs

By Lindsey Johnson | September 9, 2025 | Health , uncategorized
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 much?  Just How Heavy Are Those Backpacks?  As expected, average backpack weight increases with age,

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Understanding Radio Frequency Radiation

By Amanda Roland | September 1, 2025 | Health
When wireless devices like cell phones and tablets made their debut, we all knew that they would change the way that we communicate. Nowadays, they are almost a necessity if you want to stay fully connected in such a fast-paced world like ours. However, wireless devices aren’t just used for communication anymore, they are used

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Toddler Developmental Milestones

By Amanda Roland | March 5, 2025 | Toddler
Watching your babies grow and change is magical. Their first words, cute gestures and wild laughs fill us with so much excitement, but it can be alarming if you feel like your child is falling behind developmentally. So, what developmental milestones can we be looking for in our 2- to 3-year-olds to make sure they

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Measles in 2025: What To Look For

By Reagan Poland | March 5, 2025 | Health
Although the United States has officially been absent of measles for almost 20 years, we must be aware of its presence in 2025 and stay prepared. Recent outbreaks in Texas have brought forth concern for the disease. Here is what you need to know about measles, its effects and what to look for. What is

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Why You Should Never Ever Skip Hand-Washing

By Cole Purvis | December 15, 2024 | Health
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, swiping your phone and countless other things. But with every surface you touch, invisible germs

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