Written by Elizabeth Rietz
Depending on where you live, spring may or may not have arrived. It may only be the evening sunlight that gives a hint of spring. Whether you are officially in the season or anticipating it, I’ve compiled a quick guide of the early spring vegetables that are ready to enjoy […]
Written by Aimee Wheeler
The scene is pretty easy to visualize. One child is playing with a toy and the next moment your child has taken it away. Let the screaming begin.
Before you start having those “Oh no! My child is a grabby, toy hogging bully!” thoughts, let’s look at the […]
Written by Neela K. Sethi, M.D.
As the cold season begins to slow down, spring is here! Along with beautiful, warm weather in many areas, also comes fresh pollen that can cause symptoms that feel like a cold, but are actually allergic in nature. Allergic symptoms are treated differently than cold symptoms, […]
Written by Nicole Meadow, MPN, RD
So, by now you probably know that it is extremely important to be physically active on a daily basis… the next question is, “How can you possibly fit this into your family’s already busy schedule?”
Recent statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System […]
Written by Jane Park-Dolan
We’ve all seen them. The funny stickers on the back windows of cars advertising the family member’s names and likenesses, sometimes even the family dog. Child safety experts agree, however, that this innocent display of family pride can put precious information in the hands of child predators. Let’s say you drop your […]
Written by Nicole Meadow, MPN, RD
That’s right, it’s March and you know what that means! Every year, since 1973, March has been designated as National Nutritional Month® (NNM). It started as a week long event but due to an overwhelming public interest, it became a month long observance in 1980. The theme for […]
Written by Elizabeth Rietz
In trying to stick to our “New Year’s Resolution #3: Eat Leaner Meats,” we went with turkey last night when burgers were on the menu. I don’t know about you, but often turkey burgers turn up dry and uninspiring. This why we wanted to mix it up a bit and […]
Written by Nicole Meadow, MPN, RD
The nutrition buzz word of the decade so far is antioxidant. It’s talked about practically everywhere, but people still have trouble identifying what they are exactly, and in which foods to find them. What are antioxidants? What do they do, and how can you optimize […]
Written by Doug Rice, CPT
Computers, video games, and satellite T.V. are our children’s latest and greatest toys. Who has time to play outside when you are about to beat the hardest level, or your favorite show is about to start? Our kids participate in less physical activity and are more sedentary than […]
Written by Elizabeth Rietz
Now there’s even more reason to teach our kids to eat breakfast. A new study by the University of Minnesota shows that eating breakfast is critical to maintaining a healthy weight throughout the teenage years. See CBS.com article “Eating Breakfast May Beat Teen Obesity.”
An estimated 12 – 34% of all […]