Does getting your child to visit the dentist feel like a losing battle? If so, you’re not alone, as many school-aged children report being afraid of going to the dentist (even if they’ve never been before). While some kids have fears due to something they’ve seen or heard (like a movie or a lousy visit…
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How To Model Healthy Lifestyle Habits To Your Children
Although health teachers do what they can to teach students about health and wellness, it’s often overshadowed by what children see and experience at home. Kids develop habits based on what their parents or guardians model. While you can do your best to try and teach your children the right way, your behavior speaks the…
7 Tips for Moms To Stay Healthy When Kids are Sick
As a mom, how can you stay healthy…when your kids are sick? If you’ve got one or more sniffling or sneezing children at home, staying healthy is likely your top priority. Here’s how to make sure that you stay strong, even if your kids are getting colds, stomach viruses, or other bacterial infections. Watch Out…
My Daughter’s MIT Media Lab Internship: AttentivU (biofeedback glasses to focus)
My daughter is a sophomore at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) and she landed her dream internship at MIT Media Lab. The project that she is working on as the lead designer is AttentivU, a biofeedback device that measures brainwaves and eye movement to help with staying focused. The device is designed into a…
Getting Physical Therapy For Back Pain
I have learned a lot about back pain because my husband is golfer. The golf swing puts a lot of stress on the lower back and most golfers have back issues. Back pain is hugely problematic in all areas of life. No matter how old you are, what you do or a living, what your…
Great Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Exercise
Exercise can be fun! In the age of video games and digital worlds, getting kids to feel excited about exercise can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. If you want to get your kids to exercise, here are some tips to consider. Set An Example If your kids notice you exercising, and that you are…
The Value of Self-Care for a Busy Mom
Moms have a unique set of traits and skills that make them truly remarkable human beings. The responsibility of taking care of a child often demands this to be the case, and unfortunately, it can be too easy for the busiest parents to forget about their own wellbeing in the process. Self-care is extremely important,…