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  • National Children's Dental Health Month: Tips for a Healthy Smile

    National Children's Dental Health Month: Tips for a Healthy Smile

    February is typically all about Valentine's Day. But, it's also Dental Health month! Tooth decay is the most prevalent dental health problem for young children.

    Becky Danielson
    Posted February 04, 2014

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  • Halloween Logistics for Parents

    Autumn has officially arrived! It's beautiful with the fall colors, cool evenings, and pumpkins everywhere. And Halloween is right around the corner.An event like Halloween is a great opportunity to get on the same page as your spouse.

    Becky Danielson
    Posted October 22, 2013

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  • Welcome to Bruise and Band Aid Season

    Welcome to Bruise and Band Aid Season

    The time has come: Annual Band Aid Season! This is when our kids are outside on the bikes, walking exotic trails, climbing trees and generally putting themselves in harm's way. When harm happens you want to be able to access your feel better supplies (read: first aid kit) as quickly as possible.

    Jennifer Snyder
    Posted June 18, 2013

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  • Say "Yes" to Sweat and Achieving Your Fitness Goals

    Say "Yes" to Sweat and Achieving Your Fitness Goals

    Everyone knows the start of the New Year is a time for resolutions, when millions of people commit to getting active, working out and living an overall healthier lifestyle. Yet statistics suggest more than half give up their resolutions within the first few months.According to celebrity fitness…

    by Michele Berger
    Posted February 04, 2013

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  • Winter Health & Safety Tips

    Winter Health & Safety Tips

    Pay attention to the wind chill. How long should the kids play outside? Provide water—regulates body temp.

    by Stephanie Falcone
    Posted January 17, 2013

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  • What is the Correct Portion Size?

    Last week my family picked up some Chinese take out.  When I opened up the container for what I ordered, I have never seen so much rice in my life!  Good grief, do they really expect you to eat all that?  This lead me to thinking that I probably had about 5 servings of rice in that…

    by Tiffany Glenn, M.S., R.D.,L.D. Registered Dietitian
    Posted November 28, 2012

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  • A Little Less Messy…

    A Little Less Messy…

    Do you ever have trouble getting your children to finish their vegetables… or even touch them for that matter? Well I'm here to help you eliminate all the begging and pleading and keep your day with the kids running smoothly. No more airplane spoons or renaming fruits and vegetables to trick kids…

    by Stephanie Falcone
    Posted November 20, 2012

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  • What about Omega 3's for your kids?

    Omega-3s are essential fatty acids -- we need them for our bodies to work properly.  So how do omega-3s benefit children?  Here's the rundown on the research.

    by Tiffany Glenn, M.S., R.D.,L.D. Registered Dietitian
    Posted November 05, 2012

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  • Facebook pages for Nutrition Information

    We are a social media age.  Why not have nutrition information right at your fingertips?  Social media is a great way to keep abreast of information, recipes and health tips.   It can provide a wealth of information you may not have otherwise known about.  It can also help…

    by Tiffany Glenn, M.S., R.D.,L.D. Registered Dietitian
    Posted November 05, 2012

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  • Halloween Safety Guide

    Halloween Safety Guide

    It's just about that time of year! With this super sweet holiday, be sure to make it a safe one as well. With help from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), I have created this safety guide for parents to ensure this Halloween is surely a treat!

    by Stephanie Falcone
    Posted October 25, 2012

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