by Felicia | Nov 14, 2012 | Health
I grew up with asthma. Bad asthma. When I was younger, my teachers had to carry my inhaler for me while I played at recess, just in case. I kept it behind the bench during basketball games, and had to tug on my jersey so my coach knew when I couldn’t breathe....
by Amy LeForge | Nov 10, 2012 | Health
So, it turns out that young people are abusing the prescription drug Adderall to help themselves manage the workload in school. I had no idea! The dangers are real, as the infographic below will show you. One of the scariest parts for me as a mom is the fact that...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 3, 2012 | Health
According to a recent study on children diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit, hyperactivity disorder), the prospects for their lives are indeed worse than other children. That’s scary. Approximately 3 to 7 percent of school-age children have or are diagnosed...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 12, 2012 | Health
A healthy smile is one good sign of a happy child! A child’s teeth start forming before birth. At the age of four months, the baby teeth or also called as primary teeth will erupt through the gums. Typically, there are 20 primary teeth that will appear when the baby...
by Felicia | Oct 12, 2012 | Health, Parenting
With video games, the Internet and impressively expansive cable channel options serving as enticing distractions, fewer and fewer children are venturing outdoors and engaging in physical exercise. As a parent, one of your most important duties is helping to ensure...
by Melissa Cameron | Oct 6, 2012 | Health
Have you noticed the growing trend in 24-hour health clubs? I receive advertisements for a 24-hour gym in my neighborhood frequently, and their prices are pretty reasonable, too. Having worked for a health club I know it’s not easy keeping personal trainers there...
