Written by Nicole Meadow, MPN, RD
Meatless Monday is a national health campaign that was started in September 2003.  A Meatless Monday means starting each week with a day without any meat products and replacing them with other protein sources like beans, legumes, tofu, nuts, tempeh, and lots of whole grains, fruits and vegetables.  […]

This week we are giving away a Travel Gift Set - to make life a little easier when traveling with kids! The Travel Gift Set includes:

1 Clean Well Hand Sanitizer Spray - A better way to clean hands, CleanWell is all natural, non-toxic, made from rapidly renewable botanical sources and part of a sustainable […]

Written by Jane Park-Dolan
You’ve studied up and gotten thorough pregnancy, labor and birth. Now here unfolds the next chapter in the dog days of parenthood; moving your child about the planet. For most of us that means flying and gone are the days of showing up 30 minutes before your flight with your […]

Looking for a way to engage and exite your child at home or on the go? Design your own custom flash cards with your own personal photos and text! Goosie Custom Flash Cards engage and excite your child with familiar faces and places and make learning fun!
Goosie Custom Flash Cards are now available […]

Written by Elizabeth Rietz
“Are we there yet?” “I’m hungry!” Sound familiar? Traveling with kids can be, well, challenging to say the least. And eating well on the road can be even more so.
Whether you’re going on a road trip or traveling by plane, careful planning for a family trip is an absolute necessity. […]

Written by Neela K. Sethi, M.D.
-    Allow plenty of time to arrive at the airport, check-in, and to board.  Remember, everything takes longer with children and the last thing you want is to be stressed and rushed.
-     Ask if your flight is full.  If it is not, you can ask for a seat with […]

This week we are giving away a 500ml bottle of Charlie’s Laundry Liquid — non-toxic, hypoallergenic and completely biodegradable laundry liquid formulated to work specifically with fabrics, safely and effectively. Charlie’s Laundry Liquid is amazing if your little one is dealing with eczema this cold and dry winter season.
We love our Charlie’s soap! […]

 
Get your kids active and feel good about buying fair trade!  This size 1 Fair Trade Mini-Soccer Ball is perfect for fun play at home or outside.  It is Eco-Certified, union made, vegan and certified Fair Trade meaning the adult workers who produce this ball are ensured healthy working conditions and receive a fair wage.  […]

Written by Nicole Maharaj, MS, RD, CSP
The prevalence and severity of obesity is increasing in children and adolescents.  A risk of being overweight is heart disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in the United States.
To keep your children’s heart healthy the American Heart Association recommends the following:
1.    Energy […]

Written by Neela K. Sethi, M.D.
Since it is American Heart Month, let’s remember to raise heart-healthy kids.  Here are some quick tips to help!
1) Lots of physical activity- Active kids are healthy kids, so get them outside doing something fun.  Get their heart rate up with lots of cardio and calorie-burning exercises.
2) Try to decrease […]