Hidden Food Allergens Around You
Hidden Food Allergens Around You The month of September is dedicated to food safety awareness. Food safety ensures that you follow guidelines to ensure that the consumption of prepared food is safe and free of contaminants that cause illness or injury. While anyone can become …
Talking to your Teen About Suicide
Talking to your Teen About Suicide When it comes to your teenage children, there are many topics that you as a parent feel are necessary to teach them in order for them to remain happy, and healthy and set them up for a promising future. …
Pink Eye in Children
Pink Eye in Children The month of August means many things for children. From going back to school to starting a new season of sports, August brings in changes and new routines for kids. August is also recognized as Children’s eye health and safety month. …
Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers
Breastfeeding Week: Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers The first week of August is dedicated to breastfeeding and the struggles and victories that come along with the breastfeeding journey. The benefits of breastfeeding are countless, but breastfeeding does require a tremendous amount of strength and perseverance. This week …
Children’s Sleep Routines
Back to School Sleep Routines For school-aged kids, one of the best parts of summer break is being able to stay up late. Whether it’s weekly sleepovers, movie nights, or family game nights that go late into the night, your children may have disregarded their …
Youth Sports Week
Celebrate Youth Sports Week July 20-26 is named Youth Sports Week. It is dedicated to bringing awareness to fitness for children. Additionally, it promotes the importance of youth sports and encourages local municipalities to continue their youth sports programs. Let’s celebrate Youth Sports Week by …
Teaching Kids First Aid
Teaching Kids First Aid Summer is just around the corner which means you and your family will be spending more time outside, exploring, playing, and enjoying the long, warm days. As kids get older, they gain a sense of independence and adventure. As much as …
Is TikTok Causing Tics In Teenagers?
Social media is an ever-changing online landscape that has some pretty significant influence on mental health. And it’s up to us as individuals, parents and scholars to understand that with good come bad, and vice versa. One great example of this is TikTok, a social …
ADHD In Children & Adults
This October, we’re also celebrating ADHD Awareness Month. For American children, ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders. Five to 11 percent of children in this country are affected. Some of the most well-known symptoms in children are behaviors such as troubles with …
Keeping Your Children Healthy
Returning to school can be difficult for parents and children. Kids don’t want their summer vacation to end, and parents are thinking about back-to-school illnesses. Schools can be a hotspot for germs and viruses. Teaching your kids how to be safe, healthy and aware are …
