Answering your common questions surrounding anxiety and children. Throughout your day—whether you’re on your weekly grocery run, in an important business meeting, or even on a date night with your partner—your kids are likely on your mind. Your children are your priority. That’s why we immediately notice changes, whether big or small, in their mood, [...]
A Hospitality Health Nurse Practitioner Shares Helpful Tips for Parents Who Are Concerned for Their Kids’ Health Providing babies with nutritious food is critical for healthy growth and development. However, a new study shows that 95% of baby food brands, many of which we all know and use widely, have traces of toxic heavy metals in [...]
With winter break coming to an end, and routines setting back in, you might hear this phrase a bit more than usual during the adjustment period: “Mom, I don’t feel so good...”. Uh-oh, this is the last thing you want to hear any morning. You simply can’t miss another day of work and your kiddo [...]
Babies come in many weights and sizes, and grow at different rates. The size of a baby does not necessarily determine if they are healthy or not, or how big they’ll be as an adult. Proper baby nutrition is what’s important. Regardless of the baby's size, or how fast they grow, parents should make sure [...]
Mom and Dad, don’t you agree that mornings set the tone for the rest of the day? That’s why we tell our kids to start the day off with great attitudes and a great breakfast. But what counts as a great breakfast? When mornings are hectic, sometimes we rely on a quick bowl of cereal [...]
A mommy friend at your child’s school gives you a heads up that fifth disease is going around. She tells you it’s highly contagious. You react like every other parent who hears about it for the first time: “What is fifth disease? Like F-I-F-T-H? Like after fourth? I’ve never heard of that before.” You’re right, [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! If only your nose would stop running and you could breathe properly! As the temperatures start to drop, colds, flus, viruses, and respiratory illnesses increase. One of the most frustrating parts of becoming ill is when you start to lose your sense of smell and taste. The [...]
Ten million people are involved in car accidents every year. Sadly, automobile accidents are the leading cause of death among teens 13 through 19 according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Now, the distraction of cellphones, texting, and internet surfing has made the roads even more dangerous. As a matter of fact, did [...]
Sibling fights can be exhausting for parents, especially when parents don’t know what to do to prevent them from happening again and again. How do you make your kids stop fighting? You’ll be surprised to learn that sibling rivalry is often triggered by something you (the parent) are doing or not doing. Getting your kids [...]
Warts come in all different colors, shapes, and sizes, and they can show up anywhere on your body. While anyone can get warts, they are most common in kids, likely because their immune systems are still developing. Although warts can get in the way or be unpleasant to look at, they don’t cause any health [...]
