And just like that, school’s back in session! With access to all kinds of information, research, and studies, parents can be better prepared for the unexpected. So now that the shopping for new clothes, notebooks, pencils, and other items can be checked off your annual back-to-school list, here are some other school supplies that are [...]
We’ve all heard that spending time outdoors has so many benefits. In fact, many studies show a notable difference in kids who play outside versus the ones who play inside more: those that spend more time playing outside tend to be happier, more attentive, and less anxious. So if you’re trying to reduce screen time [...]
From the time children are born through early childhood, they learn a lot about the world around them by using their five senses. Although exploring comes naturally to young children, it’s important that we give them different opportunities to explore using their sense of touch, seeing, hearing, tasting, and smelling. This is critical to their [...]
Did you know that a child who exercises now is more likely to keep up the habit as an adult, and have a better quality of life as a result? You don’t have to pay for your child to play on a sports team to get them the exercise they need. One of the great [...]
We’ve all been warned numerous times about staying away from fast food, sodas, and processed meats. But there are plenty of foods marketed as “healthy” that we should really only eat in moderation. Take fruit snacks, for instance. Some really do contain antioxidants like vitamins C and E, but they are also full of sugar—sometimes [...]
All you need is a few pieces of clothing and a little bit of sunshine for your vacation, right? Well, that’s if everything goes perfectly. But just like when you get blindsided by an accident or illness close to home, things can happen just as easily— if not more easily— while you’re traveling to unknown [...]
It’s summertime, that time of year when everyone is coughing and sneezing away from the high pollen count. But this isn’t anything new for you — it’s a year-round battle with allergies. And you’re not alone. Over 40 million people suffer from allergies and the majority of those patients suffer from year-round allergies, according to [...]
Asthma is more common than you may think. The Center of Disease Control reported more than 6 million cases of childhood asthma in the US, affecting 1 in every 12 children. For some, it gets worse in the summertime. Why? Let’s take a closer look at the triggers of summertime asthma and how you can [...]
Summer’s just around the bend, which can be an amazing time for your family. Who wouldn’t be excited for family vacationing, a trip to the amusement park, and long days at the neighborhood pool? But for the many days in between, it can be challenging to keep your kids occupied and productive. One good place [...]
From riding the ocean waves to participating in chicken fights in the neighborhood pool, most kids will spend time playing in the water this summer. While all parents know about the dangers of drowning, you might be less familiar with what ‘secondary drowning’ is. Thankfully, secondary drownings are pretty rare, but they do happen. For [...]
