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Combating Inactivity - Exercising Children’s Minds and Bodies Instead of Nintendo Thumbs

October 29th, 2011

By: Erin McCarty
As temperatures drop and television screens lure kids onto big, comfy couches, it may be more difficult than usual to get them excited about exercise.
The pool is the perfect…

Healthy Eating Tips for Travelers

August 3rd, 2011

Traveling can be exciting and a chance to get away from the hustle of the real world, but it also can derail a person’s healthy routines.  People may become relaxed with their nutrition selections…

Cycling on the Road to Success

August 3rd, 2011

Bicycling is a healthy way to experience the outdoors and incorporate physical activity into an individual’s daily life.  It’s a flexible activity – not limited to certain ages or intensity levels…

Mouth-Breathing: How it affects Your Child’s Face and Teeth

July 1st, 2011

By: Dr. Tarek El-Bialy
Mouth-breathing can affect the way the face and jaws grow in children. When they breathe through their mouths, their tongues are usually situated in the floor of their mouths…

Splish, Splash, Swim Safe and Sound: Summer Safety Tips

June 29th, 2011

As the sun beats down, temperatures soar and the school year ends, refreshing dips in the pool are on the way. On cool summer evenings, the light hum of a hot tub or whirlpool can also be equally inviting.

Being a Father (and a Daughter)

May 30th, 2011

By: Kevin Renner
10 Recommendations for Fathers  
1.     Everything communicates. What you say matters, and what you do matters more. Everything you do communicates something, usually…

Preparing Your Child for Summer Camp

May 2nd, 2011

Your child has never been away from home (or you) for more than overnight, and this year you have decided on a summer camp. You may be worried about how your child will handle the new experience, and…

Mother’s Day - A Fine Balance for Stepmoms and Biological Moms

May 2nd, 2011

Mother’s Day - A special day set aside to celebrate our mothers and grandmothers.  On the surface this seems easy enough – buy a card, some flowers and perhaps prepare…

Family Fun is the One of the Greatest Gifts

November 30th, 2010

Research reveals that 63% of children between the ages 9-14 just want to do more fun things with family- why are we spending money at Christmas? ¬†This holiday season most of us--probably all of us--will…

Choosing the Right Toy for Every Age Group

October 28th, 2010

By: Natacha V. Beim
More than ever, parents are faced with a dilemma when purchasing toys for their children: Should they buy what their children really long for? Or should they buy a good, educational…

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