For much of the country, winter means colder weather. It’s easy to hibernate, binge on movies (and comfort food), and watch the snow from the comfort of your couch. But it’s important to keep active during the winter months. Lack of activity could lead to much more than the winter blues. The trick is to [...]
The clock is ticking down to New Year’s Eve. You want to stay at home with your family, and you want to do something different and creative: the fun starts here . . . For a family-friendly celebration, get input and ideas from everyone. Even little ones have suggestions on what they consider fun or [...]
Part of what makes the holiday season special is giving to others. For kids, this might mean coming up with ideas to please mom, dad, siblings, and other family members. It can be tough going and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. While we don’t want to step on Martha Stewart’s toes, here are [...]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to start getting ready for a holiday that’s all about great food and perfect timing. With a little bit of planning, you can save time and enjoy all that the holiday has to offer. Here are some quick and easy tips: There’s [...]
Candy makers delight in the surge in sales that comes every fall in anticipation of Halloween. Conscientious dentists remind parents and kids to minimize their candy intake, particularly chewy sweets such as taffy and caramel, which can stick to fillings and pull them away from teeth. Sour candies, because of their acidity, can wear down [...]
Summer’s coming, and for many families that means the annual family road trip. Whether you’re headed to the cabin or the beach, visiting friends or relatives, these healthy snacks will help you avoid the “We’re on vacation, let’s eat anything” trap that is so easy to fall into. A little planning can go a long [...]
The term Easter comes from the Old English ēastre or ēaster, a festival of spring. From there it’s a short leap to go from spring to nature. Amid all the sugary and chocolaty treats that have made their way into the Easter celebration, it might be time to change gears and consider natural ways to [...]