Summer is a wonderful time for outdoor activity and some fun in the sun. However, it also brings a host of hazards that families should be aware of. From sunburns to choking, there are a variety of potential dangers that… read more
Health
Why Does My Baby Spit Up?
New moms be on notice... your baby will most likely spit up. It’s a fact of life. However, the good news is most of the time, it is completely harmless and the downside is it might require you to do… read more
Learn How to Identify and Treat Poison Ivy!
Now that the weather is warmer, you’re probably itching to get outside. This is the perfect time to have some quality, one-on- one time with nature, whether that’s going camping or taking a leisurely stroll through Payne’s Prairie. Scarier than… read more
Teach Your Kiddos to Meditate with These Easy Tips!
It's always important to find ways to cope and keep your head calm. One great way to do this is to teach your kiddos to meditate! If your child is worried about a test, a concert performance or even a… read more
Baby Blues: Removing the Stigma of Postpartum Depression
Having a baby is one of the most joyful times in a woman’s life. Or so they say. But what happens when it is not? Postpartum depression and anxiety can rob new mothers of the joy they expected to feel… read more
Learn More About Sleep Training Your Child
When we had our first child, my husband and I were clueless about most everything baby-related. After a few months of being completely overwhelmed and exhausted, I was desperate to find that elusive thing that evades most parents of newborns—SLEEP.… read more
Great Greens!
Stronger immune systems, better overall behavior, improved ability to focus on tasks and more quality nights of sleep. These are all things we want our kids to possess, and with the simple addition of a few more servings of greens… read more
Oh, Poop! What Your Child’s No. 2 Means
I have to admit, until I became a mom, I never gave excrement much thought. As soon as your first baby is born though, it becomes super important. The first one! Did they go? How many times a day? What did it look like? You find… read more
4 Additives to Remove From Your Diet
We all know that fresh is best when it comes to food. The more natural it is, the higher the likelihood our bodies can tolerate it. However, since World War II, our culture has ingrained processed foods into our daily… read more
PANDAS: What Is It and How Can It Be Treated?
When local mom and hairstylist Tonya Cowart’s oldest son Michael was three years old, out of the blue she noticed he began sucking on his fingers. His preschool teacher told Tonya that he had been doing it all day, and… read more
