How Much Juice?

How Much Juice? Have you ever wondered how much juice is too much juice to give a child?  While juice has nutrients, it also has a lot of sugar.  Believe it or not, a 12 ounce glass of apple juice can contain 10 teaspoons of sugar-the same as in a can of soda-and a glass… Read more »

How to Make Time for Your Family

How to Make Time for Your Family Keeping family relationships healthy can be more of a challenge than it should be in our workaholic, time-starved and cash-strapped society, and focusing too much on any one thing can often have a detrimental effect on family relationships. We are supposed to work in order to live and… Read more »

Early Riser vs. Nighthawk: Who’s better off?

Early Riser vs. Nighthawk: Who’s better off? Are you the early bird who gets the worm, or a night owl burning the midnight oil? The answer may have an impact on your health—and even your career. One study cited in U.S. News & World Report found that teens who are early to bed and early… Read more »

How To Encourage Your Kids to Apply Themselves

How To Encourage Your Kids to Apply Themselves Parents often grow frustrating trying to convince their youngsters that applying themselves to chores, schoolwork, and other necessary tasks is important. You don’t have to resort to threats or bribery, though. Try some of these tips: • Focus on progress, not perfection. Kids will shy away from… Read more »

How to Part with the Pacifier

How to Part with the Pacifier Who knew it would be so hard to help your little one part with their favorite comfort item? When the time comes that your family decides it’s time to say goodbye to the pacifier, we have a few suggestions that could help make the transition a bit easier. Try… Read more »

Getting Your Kids Interested in Astronomy

Getting Your Kids Interested in Astronomy Stargazing is a wonderful way to spend time with your children – and a great way to turn that time into something educational. Astronomy is more than just gazing at stars – it teaches children about the universe, provides them with what can be a lifelong hobby or even… Read more »

Importance of Brain Injury Prevention

Importance of Brain Injury Prevention Brain injury is a common problem with young children, but a problem that can be avoided with a few preventative measures from parents. Brain injuries can be caused by trampoline accidents when children land on their head or neck, sports injuries are another common area that can result in brain… Read more »

Get Your Kids Loving the Great Outdoors

Get Your Kids Loving the Great Outdoors Spending time in nature has many benefits for kids. Studies have shown that spending time outside can reduce children’s stress levels and have a soothing effect. Exploring the great outdoors can also help children comprehend how the natural world outside of them works. With that in mind, here are a few… Read more »

How to Let Go and Live Your Life

How to Let Go and Live Your Life The past makes people who they are today but dwelling too much on that past can cause you to neglect the personal development and happiness you could be enjoying right now and in the future. Letting go allows people to get a better perspective that better enables… Read more »

Fall Fun!

It’s time for fall! This wonderful season brings about the turning of the leaves and the start of holiday festivities. Here are some fun fall activities for the whole family to start thinking about adding in to your calendar: Take a hayride. Reservations are now available for Pumpkin Pick Hayrides at Tanglewood Park. Attend a fall festival…. Read more »