Family Health

Life after pregnancy is a whirlwind. So much about life changes during pregnancy, some of it slowly over the duration of the pregnancy and other things change in the blink of an eye. The changes to a woman's body happen both gradually and in a flash, especially to a woman's skin. And as with the rest of the changes in your life after having a baby, the best way to return the vigor and elasticity to your skin postpartum is to care for your overall health. 

The link between moisture/humidity and allergies is well documented. For example, moisture encourages the growth of mold, both indoor and outdoor. Dust mites also love humid air. All these could trigger allergies, and we all know that can make one’s life very difficult.

Iconic children’s show host, Mr. Rogers, said it best: children who are taught kindness in early childhood have tools for healthier relationships and personal success later in life. Rather than focusing solely on getting good grades and doing well in activities/sports, kids from an early age should be taught kindness and compassion.

Teaching good dental habits to children is a struggle. For sure, many parents can relate to how challenging it is to make their young ones more mindful of their oral hygiene

To make things easy, read on! We’ll share some practical and effective tips on how you can encourage the little ones to prioritize their oral health.

There are a lot of reasons why getting active and staying active as a family makes a lot of sense. Most adults and children lead lives that are too sedentary and don't involve enough physical activity. Becoming more active as a family helps to keep everyone more healthy. It is easier to get your children to become more active if you set an example for them. Becoming active as a family helps everyone to develop healthier habits that can last a lifetime. 

Now that you know why you should stay active as a family, here are some tips to help you get started. 

1. Combine Activity With Other Healthy Habits

There is more involved with getting healthy than just physical activity. Prepare healthy meals and adopt healthy eating habits, supplementing with fat burners for men if deemed necessary. On their own, healthy eating and physical activity can each have a modest effect

It is essential that humans get enough vitamins in order to function properly. Children, especially, need to be getting the appropriate amount of vitamins to ensure their healthy development. When a child doesn't get enough vitamins, it can cause a lot of serious health issues and interfere with mental and physical functioning. Knowing the signs of vitamin deficiency in children is the first step toward making sure your child is getting the nutrients they need in order to grow up healthy. 

Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience. After all, before having a child of your own, you basically only have to worry about yourself. But now the entire game has changed forever.

Healthy sleep is crucial to your overall health. Unfortunately, it's easy to ignore your sleep health in favor of getting enough hours in the day. If you want to improve your general wellbeing, you should start by getting healthy sleep. Tracking your sleep has many benefits, including the points below. 

Summer is approaching quickly. Soon, school will be out, and your children will be home. Without school, there is plenty of downtime during the day. Some children can entertain themselves. Others require assistance or would rather say they are bored repeatedly instead of trying to come up with solutions. Here are some ideas to help fill your child’s summer break with activities that are good for their health and encourage learning.

“She’s such a lucky girl!” is a phrase often heard in reference to a child being adopted by a loving family. But although an adoptee’s fate might be better than a lifetime of abuse, neglect, or need, adopted children could still experience trauma. Finding an adoptive “forever family” means the loss of a biological family and produces many changes.