Whether your child is prone to ear infections or not, understanding and caring for your child’s ears is part of being a parent. Ear infections can pop up at any time, and sometimes go unnoticed until the middle of the night, when your child wakes in pain. Additionally, kids have sensitive ears, making […]
Hooray! The warmer weather is here! Boo, so are the bugs! It’s unfortunate that we can’t have one without the other, but there are easy DEET-free ways to protect your family from bites this summer. So, why go DEET-free? Read ahead to find out more. (more…)
Proper nutrition and access to whole foods is an important part of a strong childhood, but sadly not a reality for all children. Every Kid Healthy Week is a national event which focuses on partnering with parents and kids to prioritize childhood wellness. Schools and organizations use this week to teach kids about […]
Spring has officially arrived, bringing with it a burst of colorful flowers and tiny new buds. Although beautiful, this season often also provides a host of seasonal discomfort for many families. Watery eyes and drippy noses are all too common when the pollen of spring fills the air, making it hard to enjoy […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so it’s a good time to think about the best oral hygiene products for kids. The health of your kid’s teeth is important, even if they are going to lose those baby teeth. Some parents don’t take proper oral hygiene seriously, precisely for that reason. But […]
Send to Kindle The brain is a complex and not well-understood organ, but its health remains vital for our ability to interact with the world. Development of the brain begins around four months after conception and continues into early adulthood. According to the Harvard University Center on the Developing Child, more than 1 million new […]
Send to Kindle You may be surprised to learn that mothers of adopted newborns and infants can breastfeed, and the children will potentially benefit from the experience in much the same way as children breastfeeding with their biological mother. However, for mothers who are adopting, the desire to breastfeed comes with many additional challenges they […]
Send to Kindle How are you with personal space? If you’re someone who loves hugs, you may be doing your personal health a big favor by letting people in! Research suggests that hugging has a large number of potential health benefits. Yup, simply embracing another person may contribute to healthy blood pressure levels already within […]
Over the past few decades, an increasing amount of cleaning products have been introduced into our homes, each one containing potentially harmful amounts of chemicals. Using one of these products in a properly ventilated room isn’t likely to cause health concerns. However, using several at the same time can become a problem, exposing […]
Whether you’re cleaning up after a big party or just everyday life, one thing remains true: dishwashers are a lifesaver! Their ability to clean and sanitize all your dishes all at once is something like a home-making miracle! But what if your dishwasher detergent doesn’t do its job right? What if it doesn’t […]
