The leaves are changing, there’s a crispness to the air, and the days are getting shorter. We all know what this means. Fall is here. Unfortunately, it means something else too. Although we have been dealing with COVID-19 for close to two years, the Cold and flu season is officially upon us. This can often bring with it feelings of anxiety, especially in those with young children, but the flu isn’t the only thing to be on the lookout for this fall. What is RSV? Put simply, RSV is a …
Health & Wellness
Blog Round-Up: Prioritizing Self-Care
Chances are you’ve heard of “self-care” before, but have you ever thought about what it really means? The definition of self-care is the practice of taking care of our minds, bodies, and souls by engaging in activities that will reduce stress and promote well-being. Self-care will look different for everyone, but one thing that is true across the board is that it’s a necessity. The problem? Self-care is generally neglected in our everyday lives. Between work, family, friends, and a myriad of …
Top Choking Hazards for Kids
Children, especially babies, are naturally curious. They want to explore the world around them and that usually means putting things in their mouths. You can try all you want to stop it, but eventually, something is going to make its into baby's mouth. Choking is the fourth leading cause of unintentional death in children under the age of 5. Every five days one child in the United States chokes to death, and 75% of those deaths happen in children under the age of 3. While the gag reflex can …
Back to School Health Checklist
It’s that time of year, again - that’s right, back to school time. The end of summer can be such a busy time of year, trying to squeeze in all the last of the fun while also preparing for the new school year. We decided to help simplify the process by creating a checklist of back-to-school health activities. Get your kids’ year off on the right foot by making sure they go back to school healthy & happy! One final note: if you have a child that graduated from high …
7 Signs You Might Be Vitamin D Deficient
Are The Outdoors Calling Your Name? Our bodies make Vitamin D from cholesterol when our skin is exposed to sunlight, but that’s not the only way we can get it. While it’s hard to get a sufficient amount of Vitamin D through diet alone, certain foods like mushrooms, fatty fish, or fortified dairy products are great sources for it. Most experts would agree that a mix of diet and sun exposure is the easiest and best way to get your daily supply of the ‘sunshine vitamin.’ Recommended daily …
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