For many, fond childhood memories involve a little sunshine—whether by the pool or at the beach. While children of all ages tend to race out the door on the first day of summer, it’s important [...]
Love fireworks? Their bright colors and the festive atmosphere they create have enlivened many events, from the Fourth of July and birthdays, to graduations and concerts. However, before you [...]
The Pacific Northwest is a stunning place to live, but with short dark days and long nights, many of us suffer from Vitamin D deficiency and may not even know it. Vitamin D deficiency is common [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Americans are hyper focused on health. While 75 percent of Americans say they eat healthy, 80 percent are not eating the recommended number of fruit and vegetables. Discerning between “health” [...]
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 [...]
