kids health

Oh, the weather outside is frightful. Kids (and adults) tend to get sick more often in the winter due to a combination of factors. For one, the colder temperatures tend to weaken the immune system, making it easier for viruses and bacteria to take hold. Additionally, when it’s cold outside, people tend to spend more […]

You’ve heard the adage, “you are what you eat.” While eating that candy bar or bag of chips sounds good when you are hungry, the way the food makes you feel afterward is an important consideration. It is harder to change habits as we age – but it is possible. Your toddler’s brain is growing […]

Kids grow up fast – no one would argue that. But many kids in the U.S. are growing up even faster. In girls, puberty typically begins around 11 years of age, but can begin as early as 6 or 7 and sometimes even earlier. In boys, puberty typically begins around 12, but may begin as […]