7 Back-to-school Essentials for a Healthier New Year
With summer coming to an end and the first day of school on the horizon, now’s the time for back-to-school shopping. Along with the usual notebooks and pens, experts recommend…
Be Back-to-school Prepared: Your Weekly Attack Plan
There’s no question that the transition from summer to the start of the school year can be a tumultuous time for parents and children. But it doesn’t have to be:…
Stop Back-to-School Stress
It’s that time of year again: Summer’s coming to a close, which means that the first day of school is around the corner. Whether your children are starting at a…
10 Family-Friendly Summer Activities
Now that the novelty of summer vacation has worn off, moms everywhere are scrambling for new ideas to keep their families entertained. Instead of resorting to putting on another DVD,…
Keep Your Kids Happy — With Allergies
For many kids, this time of year can be frustrating. They want to run outside and play, but the pollen count leaves them sniffling, sneezing and wheezing. What can you…
Family Movie Night: Best 15 Movies of All Time
Family movie nights are one of the most fun and affordable ways to spend time together. But choosing a flick the whole crew agrees on can be a struggle! To…
5 Innovative Ways to Create a Memory Book
It’s no secret that life moves fast. One day, you’re sending your little one off to his first day of kindergarten, and then, suddenly, he’s leaving for college. To preserve…
De-stress Your Next Doctor’s Visit
Going to the doctor’s office can be a stressful occasion for the whole family. As a pediatrician, I want to make sure that the kids I take care of are…
How Dads Keep Kids Healthy
It’s no surprise that positive parenting affects a child’s health and happiness. Countless studies have shown powerful benefits of dad’s participation in children’s development: Kids of highly involved fathers score…
Fast-track Your Morning Routine
Need a little extra shut-eye in the morning? (Don’t we all!) If you tend to hit the snooze button a few more times than you should, rest assured that you…