Textbooks, gym clothes, lunches, water bottles, laptop, pencils, notebooks… your child’s backpack is likely filled to the brim, and that may not be good for them. With textbooks weighing an [...]
Concussions are an unfortunate risk our young athletes face, especially those who participate in ‘impact sports’ such as football, soccer, and lacrosse. Head injuries will continue to be a focal [...]
Pollution doesn’t just hurt the environment – it’s impacting our children as well. The World Health Organization reported that polluted areas are associated with more than one in four deaths of [...]
While we all encourage our kids to be more adventurous with food, sometimes we end up with a picky eater. If one of your children is struggling to eat things outside the dinosaur chicken nugget [...]
As a parent, you want to keep your child safe and healthy. One of the best ways to protect your child is by ensuring they receive all of their vaccinations. In addition to your child’s health, [...]
There are approximately 29.1 million people in the US with diabetes, but what is it? Diabetes occurs when blood glucose (or blood sugar) is too high. The pancreas makes a hormone called insulin [...]
It’s no secret that we are a country full of busy people. However, all the extra hours and responsibilities are leading to health consequences: both physical and psychological. Chronic illnesses [...]
Parenting is one of the most rewarding experiences in life however it doesn’t come without its challenges. When your child gets sick, it’s sometimes difficult to determine if they’re actually [...]
Major health issues are never easy to deal with. Doctor visits, missed time at work, and medical bills all add stress to the sufferer, but how does it impact their children? A study by the [...]
