So it’s time to schedule your child’s first dentist appointment. At this point, your child probably has little, if any idea of what a dentist is or what they do. Because of how new it is to them and how reliant they are on you, all the preparation falls to you. Knowing a few things…
When your child gets braces, some things in their life are going to change, and you can help them through those changes. It is important that you make sure that you are managing those changes well. Then, with your child, you can come up with solutions that help them to feel comfortable while keeping them…
Building memories with the ones you love is one of the most important things you can do in your lifetime. But ironically, oftentimes life can get in the way of that beautifully simple goal. Here are some straightforward, healthy, outside activities you can do with your family. Go Camping Camping is a hugely popular national…
Being pregnant is an exciting time in your life, but it can also be stressful, especially when it is your first time being pregnant with a child. All parents want to make sure that their kid is as healthy as possible, and there is a lot you can do during your pregnancy to help make…
As a parent, it can be difficult to know when your child is experiencing one of the many childhood illnesses they will get throughout their growing up years or if it is something more concerning. When there is a bigger issue at hand, you might need to provide your child with more in-depth care. Here…
When you get a pet for your family, it’s ideal to keep everyone involved in the process. Talk with your kids and make sure they understand what responsibilities come with caring for a pet. This can help them know what they will need to do and if they’re truly ready to have a pet. Feeding…
Going to the dentist can be an intimidating experience even for adults. It’s understandable that many children experience dental anxiety. As a parent, there are many things you can do to help your child overcome this and still get the dental health benefits they need. Give Them an Incentive Children are often motivated by incentives…
When you are a parent, making sure your kids have healthy food to eat is one of the biggest challenges you have to face. The main difficulty is making sure that your children have access to healthy foods that they actually enjoy. Fruit can be a great place to start since the natural sweetness is…
Kids can be the pickiest little eaters sometimes! Sometimes it seems like the only things they’ll eat without a fight are snacks that aren’t healthy. That can be a huge source of frustration for parents, but there is hope. The truth is that there are plenty of healthy snacks out there that kids tend to…