Family Health

Children pick up germs everywhere, especially when they start school. Kids can pass bacteria and illnesses back and forth, often bringing them home to your family. Luckily, there are steps you can take to keep your kids happy and healthy. Here are some things you can do to ensure your children stay in good mental and physical condition.

Every spring, the sun starts to reappear, the flowers begin to bloom again and allergies return to run rampant. In many areas of the United States, spring allergies begin in February and last until the early summer.

As a parent, you're familiar with being busy. Whether it's meeting your children's basic needs, problem-solving or adapting to new routines, there is always something important going on. However, it's just as necessary to take a step back amid this busyness to prioritize playing with your kids.

All parents understand how difficult and annoying it is to have a child who just won't sit still during mealtime. It interferes with everything - your kid's eating habits, your time, and your nerves. But it's not a problem you can't fix

At the beginning of every school year, parents across the country search for ways to stop the "back-to-school-ick" or the illnesses which seem to follow kids home during the first few months in the classroom. While you cannot stop every illness at the threshold of your home, there is a lot you can do to minimize the number of sick days for your family and increase the overall health and wellbeing of loved ones.

Staying positive and coping with the mental stress during the ongoing pandemic isn't the game for everyone. It takes a lot of energy to let go of the things that aren't going your way. Besides mental health, the physical health of families is getting affected due to challenging life events.

When your kids aren't getting enough sleep, it can mean trouble for the whole family. Sleepless kids need extra attention at night time and are often cranky throughout the day, leaving their parents groggy and irritable. It can be a hassle to get your kids to sleep when they aren't tired, though. If you're trying to find foods that will have your kids asleep before they hit the pillow, look no further.

In an ideal world, you would be able to sit down and have a nice, leisurely meal every day; you might even have three like that. However, reality doesn't usually allow for that type of schedule. If you are running at full speed most days, you want meals that can keep up. Here are eight healthy on-the-go meal options for days like that. 

Every parent knows the December rush of finding childcare for the winter break, holiday shopping and parties, and preparing for the new year. Add in a new baby and flu season sniffles, and getting through the day can become a challenge

If you are looking for easy and manageable ways to improve your life and health, here are a few must-try suggestions.