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News You Can Use: Quality Sleep is More Important Than Quantity

By Dawn Van Osdell It’s no surprise to parents of newborns or kids with sleep challenges that waking several times throughout the night can really put you in a foul

Healthy Living with Dean, Anne, Lucas & Jasmine Ornish, Sausalito, California

By Dawn Van Osdell Dean Ornish, M.D., his wife Anne, and their two children—Jasmine, age 6 and Lucas, age 15 (from Dean’s previous marriage)—live the holistic lifestyle they teach others

Nona Evans of Whole Kids Foundation Wants to Turn Every Kid Into a Passionate Gardener—And Eater

By Lela Nargi Nona Evans calls her latest job, as Executive Director of Whole Kids Foundation (WKF), penance for the past working lives of her ancestors. “My grandfather on one

10 Tips for Feeding a Picky Eater

No matter how sophisticated your palate or how much you appreciate good food and proper nutrition, you may be or may become the parent of a picky eater. Feeding

Tips for Helping Your Teething Tot

Teething can be a difficult time for both babies and their caregivers. You can help a little one through the process by knowing what to expect, how to spot the

5 Strategies for Prying Away the Halloween Candy

For children, Halloween is almost too good to be true. They simply show up at a stranger’s door, dressed as their favorite character, and handfuls of candy are tossed into

Achoo! Keep Your Family Healthy & Avoid the Flu

Tis the season! October marks the official start of the dreaded cold and flu season. Summer is hardly over, and schools, daycare facilities and medical offices across the country are

5 Healthy Lunches for Parents on the Go

[maxbutton id=”1″] Parenting rarely seems to go at a relaxed pace. This time of year especially is a whirlwind of to-dos. Between filling out back to school paperwork, making carpool

Sun Smarts 101: Teaching Kids Sun Safety

Part of raising kids to be mindful of their health and safety is teaching them the importance of protecting themselves from the sun’s harmful rays. Nearly a quarter of

Tips for Keeping Kids Cavity-Free and Smiling Bright

The American Dental Association recently changed its recommendations for children, now advising caregivers to start brushing children’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth comes in, rather than