With spring in the air comes time to clean closets, cupboards and … recipe boxes? Freshen up more than your home this season by sorting through your collection of mealtime favorites. Adding new springtime desserts to the recipe rotation is a surefire way to satisfy everyone from the pickiest of eaters to...

Sleep is vital to a child’s health and growth, but what can parents do to help promote quality sleep? While a child’s sleep-needs vary as they grow, there are two recommendations that remain consistent, no matter the child’s age. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recommends maintaining a...

Today’s kids lead busy lives. If they’re not at school, they’re busy with music lessons, sports practice and socializing. With the ever-quickening pace of their lives, it’s essential that children learn how to de-stress, relax and stay fit. Yoga gives kids those skills. When kids participate in yoga,...

It’s spring! As Earth Day approaches, the bulbs are bursting, the trees are budding, and many families are preparing to welcome their newest addition. We all want the best for our new babes, but the high cost of buying solely organic products can seem downright prohibitive to families on a...

Spring is here and so is National Nutrition Month, a great time to start eating right and exercising outdoors. A cornerstone of healthy meal plans are foods containing whole grains, which are known to reduce heart disease, help to sustain healthy weight and demonstrate a reduced risk in certain...

Most parents probably don’t think about what cholesterol means for their kids. But high levels of cholesterol are a major factor contributing to heart disease and stroke, and medical research shows that cardiovascular disease has its roots in childhood. And with the dramatic increase in childhood...