Your child’s health is an important aspect of living a healthy lifestyle. Check out our favorite children’s health tips.
Are you a caregiver for your aging parents or even grandparents? Caring for the elderly can be a daunting task. But at some point, you may have to determine to put your loved one into a nursing home or even additional assistance depending on the level of care they need. As much as families wish … Read more
What are the signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation in children? Kids require more sleep than adults and without adequate sleep, your child is at risk for obesity, behavior problems, emotional instability, learning problems, depression, or other health problems. The lowest number on the guide below is the minimum amount of hours that your child … Read more
Teething is a difficult time whether your child is an infant or a two-year-old. Your child’s pearly whites probably began to pop up from the time they were around 4 months old while other babies don’t get them until they are a year old. If you thought teething stopped once your child had a mouth … Read more
Being a stay-at-home is one of the most rewarding jobs but it can come at a hefty price if you neglect your own self-care. A mom’s job is never done and you are probably ready to pull your hair out some days. As a previous stay at home mom in my early 20s, I can … Read more
As a new mom getting outside and exercising is probably the furthest thing from your mind especially if you have a newborn. Doctors do urge moms to wait until their baby is 6 weeks old before starting an exercise program. Waiting allows your body to heal and repair itself, plus, caring for a new baby … Read more
Spring is just around the corner and signups for spring sports are already starting to get passed around. It’s recommended that you let your kids do some sort of sport when they hit kindergarten age. This is when they are more developmentally ready to join a team and follow instructions. If you have a youngster … Read more
Kids today don’t spend enough quality time outside on a regular basis and are at risk for Vitamin D deficiency. Without access to sunshine on a regular basis, according to WebMd 7 out of 10 kids have low vitamin D putting them at risk for heart disease, rickets, and weak bones. Your child’s bones can’t … Read more
Are you prepared for the flu season this year? We wanted to prepare you and help you avoid the flu this year. Each year different strains of the flu and scientist analyze data that is collected from 142 national influenza centers in 113 different countries (further reading on how flu vaccines are made) to determine which virus is expected … Read more