By Jessica Franklin Do you have pets? Do you live with a smoker? Do you suffer from allergies or asthma? If you said yes to any of those questions, you might want to consider investing in an air purifier for… read more
Health
Bye Bye, Tonsils
By Christy Pina Approximately 500,000 to 600,000 children, typically between the ages of 3 and 8, will require a tonsillectomy every year in the United States, according to local otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) Dr. Jeff Phillips. The idea… read more
Highlight of Your Life
By Isabella Sorresso If you have stepped into an Ulta or Sephora in the last few years, then you know that the most recent beauty trend is highlighter, and we are not talking about school supplies. Highlighters can be found… read more
Itchy Head? Lice May Be to Blame
By Jennifer Jensen Unfortunately, at some point in a child’s life, a parent will more than likely have to deal with the dreaded lice infestation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lice infestations are most common among… read more
Germs of Backpacks, Lunchboxes and Water Bottles
Every person with a school-aged child knows that the back to school season is often shortly followed by the start of a new cold and flu season. Children are once again going to be in close quarters with 20–30 of… read more
Give a Little Lip With These 6 Lip Treatments
Are your lips feeling dry and chapped? Are you looking to give them a little boost? With these lip treatments, you will be ready to pucker up in no time! Â Wunder2 Wunderkiss Satin Lip Oil $15.95, Wunder2.com Nourish dry… read more
Does My Child Have Too Much Anxiety?
By Crystal Ladwig Anxiety disorders among children are growing at an alarming rate. The National Institutes of Health report that more than 30 percent of adolescents experience anxiety disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorders during their lifetime. The… read more
Overcoming the Stigma: One girl’s journey with gastroparesis, celiac disease and an autoimmune disorder
By Colleen McTiernan | Photos by Tanya Consaul Photography When at 14 days old Allison Leonard still had not had her first bowel movement, doctors knew something was wrong. They determined that something was wrong with her gastrointestinal system. They… read more
Drink Up!
By Ashleigh Braun & Colleen McTiernan | Photos courtesy of manufacturers Tea is not just for drinking anymore! From green tea to black tea and every tea in between, beauty companies are now infusing their products with these skin-soothing brews.… read more
What is Babywearing? Everything you need to know
By Elayza Gonzalez Babywearing is the practice of wearing a baby carrier to keep babies close and connected to parents. Babywearing has a number benefits, including giving caregivers the ability to multitask and take on other daily tasks and… read more
