May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is a key part of overall well-being, affecting how people think, feel and act. A person’s mental health also impacts how they handle the everyday stress in their lives. Just like a person’s physical health, a child’s or adult’s mental health can change by the day. The COVID-19 pandemic has added an…
We all know how important it is to maintain safety on the roads, but there are tips that we often forget or completely ignore. The boss calls when we are getting on the highway, and it’s a moment that could end up in disaster. We get in the car after an all-nighter on a Netflix binge we couldn’t avoid, and…
As May is National Women’s Health Month, it’s a good time to be aware of autoimmune disorders and also how they can impact women.
We all know the feeling of waking up after a night of not enough sleep – a groggy morning, followed by a long, long day. But not getting enough sleep doesn’t just affect your day to day life. Sleep has a much bigger impact on your overall health; and most of us aren’t getting enough. More than one-third of Americans regularly…
It’s February, which means your New Year’s resolutions to get healthier may already be tanking. It’s not that you don’t care about getting healthy or else you wouldn’t have made your resolutions in the first place. But making drastic changes to improve your health can make those changes hard to maintain. The good news is that there are plenty of…
Spring is full of new beginnings and a great time to reconnect with outdoor activities. Whether gardening, biking, walking or hiking, there are many benefits from spending time outdoors. Here are some ways to make the most of spring activities this year, and how they boost physical and mental health. Gardening Spring is the perfect time to begin an herb…
How Do I Install a Car Seat in an Extended Cab Truck? “My truck doesn’t have tethers in the back seat, I’ve looked all over for them!” If I had a quarter for every time I heard that phrase I would play so many claw machine games, let me tell you… But chances are your truck DOES have tethers; they’re…
Earth Day, which happens every year on April 22, is the perfect time to educate your little ones about the importance of respecting nature and keeping our environment healthy. There are a ton of ways to make Earth Day come alive in your backyard or online. Here are some ideas you and your kids won’t want to miss: 24 Hours…
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress can directly affect children’s mental health. Here are some great insights and tips for parents to talk to their children about mental health. Mental health-related emergency room visits increased substantially for children and teens during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the proportion of related visits were up…
Believe it or not, a cluttered space can lead to a cluttered mind. Spring cleaning has the potential to increase productivity, save time and improve physical and mental health. Whether it’s at work or home, the thought of tackling unorganized spaces can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there are a variety of simple strategies to achieve the satisfaction of a neater space while improving…
The second biggest candy-consuming holiday is approaching and the National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend $21.6 billion on all things Easter this year. Alongside jelly beans and chocolate eggs, peeps are popular during the holiday – and the factory that produces the colorful candies makes 4 million daily to keep up with the demand. Though some candy is okay…
Roasted Carrot and Garlic Hummus In-season vegetables: carrots and parsley Recipe notes: Roasting carrots and garlic brings out the natural sweetness out of the vegetables. Boiling and peeling canned chickpeas makes the hummus smooth. Ingredients 2 15-oz cans chickpeas 5 small or 3 large carrots, leaves and stem removed 1 head of garlic 1 tsp honey 2.5 tbsp olive oil,…
Guest Blogger: Kelly Houseman, MS, LLPC Now that spring is here (assuming 30 degree weather counts as spring) it means a time of renewing, refreshing and cleaning out all of the physical and mental clutter in your life. Here is a checklist to help you kick off spring feeling a little lighter: Clean Your Friends List If there is someone…
In the winter months, that task gets a bit harder and activity levels can drop off. Follow these five suggestions and your kids (and you!) will stay active on even the coldest of days.
It’s no secret that hair care is important, but taking care of your child’s hair can feel like a whole different ball game from taking care of your own. The good news is that, through trial and error, you can help to establish a healthy hair care routine for your kids. Here are a few tips you can use to…
