A cozy blanket may be your perfect movie companion, the best part of a good night’s sleep or your go-to snuggle buddy when you are feeling lonely. Next time you reach for your fuzzy friend, consider trying a weighted blanket.… read more
Health
How Expressing Gratitude Affects Your Body and Mind
As the time for Thanksgiving dinner approaches, we often mentally prepare ourselves for the once-a-year “what are you grateful for” dinner table discussion. But according to research and licensed therapists, expressing this gratitude daily has been shown to improve our… read more
Pneumonia: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pneumonia accounted for 14% of all deaths in children under five years old (about 740,180 kids total) in 2019. However, in the U.S., this number drops to fewer than 500 deaths in young… read more
Busy Mom Fitness: A 25-Minute Routine for Busy Moms
Parenting is a full-time job. Regardless of whether you spend your days chasing children or sitting behind a desk, life is busy. It can be easy to put your own health on hold while taking care of others. However, maintaining a… read more
How Heavy Backpacks Can Hurt Kids Backs
In the morning rush to make it to school in time, you may have grabbed your child’s backpack and realized it was unusually heavy. Backpacks today are jammed full of books, notebooks and electronic devices - how much is too… read more
Get Ready For Your Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist
It may not seem important to think about your child’s first dental appointment when they are still cutting their first teeth, but that’s exactly when the American Dental Association says you should start to consider it. In fact, both The… read more
Scrap the Swabs: How to safely clean your ears
Some people use their car keys. Others use the end of a ballpoint pen, bobby pins or even a long pinky nail. Perhaps worst of all was the woman who used a metal spoon that had been passed down in… read more
How to Overcome Setbacks and Press Reset: A Meditation Guide for Tweens
Life can be hard. During the tween years, hormones are wreaking havoc on young bodies and emotions. School increases in intensity, social cliques form, kids get more involved in sports and afterschool activities. Tweens may also start using social media… read more
Understanding Meningitis
Meningitis might not be on every teen’s radar, but it should be. Though relatively rare, this illness can become dangerous and even life-threatening within hours. The good news? It’s also highly preventable with the right knowledge and a little proactive… read more
Understanding Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
When you hear “Alice in Wonderland,” you’re likely to think of the well-known children’s story of a girl who falls down a rabbit hole and lands herself in a mystical world of make-believe. You may also be reminded of the… read more
