Tired of trying to make your kids eat fruits and vegetables? You feel you have tried every single trick under the sun so that your kids eat their greens and fruits without throwing a tantrum and still nothing works? Well, here are 7 smart ways which are sure to turn the tables in your favor! Take a look: 1. Make…
Whilst attempting to prove me wrong, my husband actually said to me the other day, “What, you don’t believe me? Google it like you do everything else!” Yep. He got me there. I like to ask questions. Most of us do! We ask our BFFs how long a fever should last before going to the doctor, we ask the Cartwheel…
In life, and in parenting, most of us try to follow the Golden Rule: treat others as you would want to be treated. This generally means kindly, with respect to the person and their situation… basically, just don’t be a jerk. Sometimes this means keeping our mouths shut when our friends make choices for their children that we wouldn’t –…
By: Grace Derocha, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Dr. Gina Lynem-Walker The average American anticipates spending more than $900 during the holiday season. Despite efforts to set a budget, 58 percent of families go beyond their means and a quarter are willing to withdraw money from retirement funds, emergency…
When you ask an elementary aged student what their favorite subject in school is, inevitably the majority will say “recess” or “lunch.” Occasionally you may hear “gym” or another special class. I know at the school where I teach (Library and Technology), there has been a shift to valuing recess and purposeful play, but that is not true for all…
Holiday parties are filled with family, friends and usually a range of desserts from cakes and cookies to ice cream and candy. This holiday season, try a healthy dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. For example, the no-bake dark chocolate mint snowball treats are easy to prepare with the soothing taste of mint that will have you in…
Brought to you by Vive Health Moms are always looking to improve their first aid kits as their children get older and more active. You may start out with infant pain reliever, fever reducer, booger sucker, and a thermometer when your children are young, but as they get older, you will want to enhance your first aid kit to better…
Brought to you by Vive Health Looking for a healthier approach to your holiday stress relief? When it comes to planning family trips, dashing from one kid’s holiday performance to another, and scrambling to get a holiday treat together for the class party, moms are often the ones with the littlest time leftover and the biggest amounts of stress. Don’t…
Guest post brought to you by Vive Health. Fever is one of the most common, and most misunderstood, of all childhood illness symptoms. Watch your child’s fever like a hawk, they say, because high fevers kill brain cells. And if their temperature spikes above 101, you might think you need to give them as many fever-reducing chemicals as they can…
Brought you by Vive Health. Sleeping is as natural as breathing, especially for babies and children. They don’t think about it. They just do it; sometimes, it just happens. For a certain number of people, however, sleep is not like that at all. Although scientists are only beginning to understand the purpose of sleeping, the fact remains that this simple…
Brought to you by: Vive Health Science has shown the potentially catastrophic effects of stress on humans, and new scientific research is beginning to show us how to counteract those effects. Research has proven that stress manifests itself in the body and mind in tangible and debilitating ways. Anyone who has ever had a stomach ache right before an exam,…
Brought to you by: Vive Health Whether you are a new mommy or have multiple children, finding new ways to make life easier is probably a priority for you. Boot horns are generally made to help slip your heel into your boots quickly and easily. Boot horns can also prolong the life of your boots without disfiguring the shape of…
Brought to you by Vive Health As a mother, you are undoubtedly one of the busiest people you know, with plenty of things to do left, right, and center. With all the hustle and bustle, you are at risk of suffering from body aches including sore feet brought about by heel spurs. What are heel spurs? Heel spurs are the…
A kitchen is a fun place where families and their children can bond. From whipping up simple recipes to preparing lunch boxes, it’s usually associated with happy memories. The kitchen, however, is also the one area in the house where you can have easy access to sharp objects (like knives and ice pick) and fire (gas range and stove top).…
Brought to you by Vive Health Almost everyone wants to exercise but few actually manage to stick to their fitness goals and programs. It’s the start of the new year and most gyms are filled with new members but over time, the numbers will start dwindling down. The reason is simple enough: people do not have the time. As a…
