Posted in Family Health on Feb 15th, 2012
A well rounded diet is the main way to keep your child in good health, but is it enough? Some kids may require additional nutritional support for their growing bodies. Be sure to choose high-grade supplements whenever possible, especially if your child is prone to avoiding a balanced diet. Vitamin A Having your kid take [...]
Posted in Family Health, Fitness for Kids, Sports for Kids on Feb 3rd, 2012
Sports heroes are to children what prolific poets and entrepreneurs may be to adults –inspiring mentors, or courageous risk-takers we idolize. Kids like to imagine themselves champions, busting through the barriers of feats they wouldn’t normally accomplish – showing their “super hero” side to friends and family. Unfortunately, just like with NFL teams, young team [...]
Posted in Family Health on Jan 17th, 2012
Kids and Winter are a great combination. Whether it’s waiting for that first snow to run out and play, or the thought of Christmas being just around the corner, kids seem to love this time of year. For parents, it can bring on an extra helping of worry, trying to keep your child free from [...]
Posted in Eco-Friendly Family Tips, Family Health, Fitness for Kids on Jan 5th, 2012
I can still remember growing up in a small neighborhood in the city full of young families with children very near my own age. We spent our summers in someone’s front yard, only returning home when the street lights came on. We tumbled, ran, jumped and wrestled on the soft lawn. On hot days we [...]
Posted in Eco-Friendly Family Tips, Family Health on Dec 8th, 2011
With the green movement in full force, we seem to have gravitated toward being mindful of recycling, buying green products and conserving energy. But one of the most urgent problems facing us is the sustainability of our current water supply. We have a fixed amount of water on the planet and at the rate we [...]
Posted in Family Health on Nov 12th, 2011
There are many changes that will happen to us over the years—such as moving, getting married, or health issues that will send us searching for a new doctor. Finding and establishing a trusting relationship with the right doctor will be one of the most important decisions you can make. Often times we choose a doctor [...]
Posted in Family Health, Fitness for Kids, Nutrition for Kids on Oct 27th, 2011
Obesity is on the rise at an alarming rate, especially where our kids are concerned. You see it on every TV show and in all of the papers—everyone seems to be talking about it, yet there are no signs of it slowing down. Nutrition is a major part of the solution; however, getting our kids [...]
Posted in Family Health, Nutrition for Kids on Oct 6th, 2011
With all the worries about childhood obesity these days it is more important than ever to be sure that your kids are on the right nutritional path. When you give your kids healthy snacks it will help to ensure that they are building correct eating habits and developing a taste for all things healthy. Unfortunately [...]
Posted in Family Health on Sep 3rd, 2011
It’s common for the general public to assume that school nurses spend their days in a tiny office dispensing aspirin, cough syrup and Band-Aids. In actuality, the role of the school nurse is quite comprehensive and requires a wide array of skills. Here are several ways in which school nurses benefit your child: Promoting Healthy [...]
Posted in Family Health on Jun 10th, 2011
To a teenager, acne is much more than a temporary inconvenience, it can mean the end of the world. Many teenagers can get down on themselves when they have a bad case of acne – and school definitely does not make it any easier for them. We all remember high school. The truth is kids [...]