“Does this spark joy?” I asked myself. Cradling an apple spice candle in my hand, I sniffed the top of it. The scent is gone probably from sitting in the atti
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Try simple, natural strategies to help keep your child healthy and strong. These tips can also help the body fight illness more efficiently. Eat from the rainbow. During
Kids Consuming Caffeine is an Unhealthy Mix
Energy drinks are big business. The industry has grown nearly 30 percent in the past five years, according to “Mintel’s U.S. Energy Drinks Market Report,̶
Teletherapy Continues to Provide Important Services
If your child was previously enrolled in a special education class or was receiving school or outpatient speech-language, occupational therapy or physical therapy, you ma
Spreading the Coronavirus FAQs What Every Parent Needs to Know
As a parent, you probably worry about every cough and sniffle you hear from your child. Is it just a cold? The flu? And now you may be thinking, is it the new coronavirus
Make a Plan for Parenting During the Coronavirus
While holing up at home to avoid the Coronavirus, many families are coming down with a bad case of cabin fever. The closing of schools, restaurants and public amenities s
Spreading the Coronavirus FAQs : What Every Parent Needs to Know
As a parent, you probably worry about every cough and sniffle you hear from your child. Is it just a cold? The flu? And now you may be thinking, is it the new coronavirus
Selma Blair and Multiple Sclerosis
Before I saw actress Selma Blair being interviewed on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” I honestly had just a cursory knowledge of multiple sclerosis. No fr
What You Need to Know Before Your Child Sees the Orthodontist
Just when you think you have everything down as a parent, you find out it’s time to take your child to his first orthodontist visit. Dr. Jay Oltjen says, “It&
The Facts About E-Cigarettes, Teens and Vaping
With the rise of vaping among teens and the increase of lung-related illnesses, even death linked to e-cigarettes, understanding the facts about vaping has never been mor
What Are the Signs of Mental Illness in Children?
With ER visits by children who attempted or considered suicide doubling, parents should know what signals depression, anxiety and other disorders and how to respond. Kids
5 Reasons You Should Vaccinate Your Children
“I’m going to test him for whooping cough,” the doctor said. “But he was vaccinated for it right? How could he have it?” I asked. The doctor
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