It still is winter, and so we don’t get as much sunshine, and thus not as much Vitamin D.  And why is Vitamin D important? For lots of reasons, but Continue Reading →

What is the best drink with meals for kids?  Well, while you are thinking about that, here’s another thought. Did you know that the habits you develop are like glue, Continue Reading →

I’m sure you’ve heard about the Flint, MI water difficulties.  And, while investigation is ongoing, this isn’t a national problem, but you may still have questions about how lead hurts Continue Reading →

It’s snow time…are you yearning for warmth and winter respite…like a vacation to the Caribbean and Latin America?  Well, beware of the Zika virus. Zika virus affects the unborn child, by Continue Reading →

Get any flashy, glitzy, noisy toys for your baby this Christmas? Well, a recent study out of Northern Arizona University and recently discussed by HealthDay news service, found that when Continue Reading →

Do you know the latest safe sleep recommendations for your baby?  Crib bumpers look cute in the nursery, but a recent article in the Journal of Pediatrics tells that three Continue Reading →

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with all the excitement of the “fun” things, sometimes it is easy to forget basic safety.  From the National Fire Protection Association come Continue Reading →

It’s that time of year!! To beware of the “Attack of the Plaque”… dental plaque, that is… coming to a little mouth near you!  Sounds like a horror film, and Continue Reading →

Finding the right balance between free play and always structuring activities is challenging, but important!  Back in the olden days, kids were told to go outside and stay there until Continue Reading →

Is your baby already tricycle riding? According to an article in the journal Pediatrics, with data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for 2012 through 2013 over 9000 tricycle-related Continue Reading →