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Get Moving with Gymnastics
We love our kids and always want what’s best for them. So it breaks our heart when we hear they are part of what’s considered the most inactive generation in history. A major concern is that we are doing our young children a disservice and harming their physical growth by allowing them to consume too much of the technology they crave. So what can we do as parents to put our children on a healthier path?
Read MoreBreastfeeding 101
The health benefits of breastfeeding (both to baby and mama) have been proven over and over again. Breastfeeding can promote wellbeing in many ways - it provides the specific nutrients a baby needs, and reduces rates of breast and ovarian cancer in nursing mamas. Once nursing is established, it’s also very convenient – no bottles to lug around or wash, no time spent making bottles, and it’s free! Here are some simple tips to get you started on the path to breastfeeding with ease.
Read More5 Ways to Make Wellness a Family Lifestyle
What activities should we sign up for? Are my kids taking the right classes? Are they making new friends?
For parents, these questions are endless. But too often, in the rush to ensure a child’s school and social success, parents overlook an even more important topic – family fitness and wellness.
Read MoreContraception 101
Now with that baby in your arms or the toddler running around, you may be starting to consider how long you want to wait before having another child. You may also be breastfeeding and want a more reliable method of birth control. Well the good news is, there are plenty of options.
Read MoreDental Milestones: From Baby Teeth to Molars
Teething! Just one of the many reasons parents of new babies have been losing sleep. (Lots and lots of sleep!) Do you ever feel like your baby is perpetually teething?
Read MoreOn Guard: Protecting Children’s Mouths from Trauma
Our children are active all the time and we surely want them to be. Physical activity enhances harmonious development and as parents, we enroll our growing kids in various sports, starting at fairly early ages.
Read MoreSimply Playing
Remember when we used to simply play? I mean when we were literally shooed out of the house, unencumbered by coaches and parents and schedules and given the freedom to make our own fun? Ahhh, fresh air. Can you feel the sun on your face or the rain or snow?
Read MoreThe Gift of Memories
Birthdays and holidays are exciting times for families to gather together and celebrate. Families and friends delight in their traditions for the festivities. Gift giving, at least from a child’s point of view, is usually the highlight.
Read MoreCreative Alternatives to Birthday Party Gifts
In this world of abundance, the idea of giving our children even more new toys just seems excessive. When you host a birthday party for your child, traditionally each invited guest brings a small gift for your child. Depending on the size of your party that can amount to a lot of new toys. Consider instead some of these ideas as alternative ways celebrate your child’s next birthday
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