Outdoor Play: 50 Statistics and Quick Facts
Kids need time outside to play. Just how essential is time in nature? What difference does outdoor play make? Today’s post is a collection of statistics and facts about outdoor…
Kids need time outside to play. Just how essential is time in nature? What difference does outdoor play make? Today’s post is a collection of statistics and facts about outdoor…
Disclaimer: This post is not medical advice. Nothing on this website is, but I want to emphasize it today. This is my personal opinion as of July 17, 2021. I…
Air pollution doesn't always get the attention it deserves. Sure, it affects the lungs. Inhaling smoke and exhaust isn't subtle. However, the effects are even more profound in kids. Air…
Type 1 diabetes is a serious illness, and it is becoming more common among children in the United States. This is especially among non-Hispanic Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians/Pacific Islanders. What…
More kids today are nearsighted than a generation ago. Is there anything we can do about it? Today, I'll review some of the more recent research about whether parents can…
If your child is mobile, it's time to think about making your home as safe as possible. Today, we'll focus specifically on preventing accidental poisoning at home. In other words,…
There's a lot to say about obesity in children. It's unquestionably important. For many, it's also a really emotional and sensitive subject. But we do have to talk about it.…
Sugar substitutes are everywhere! Whether natural or artificial, non-sugar sweeteners are in more foods than ever before. They're in things many kids eat daily. What's a parent to do? Avoid…
photo by Phillip Goldsberry Welcome! Well, this is an unorthodox first post. But timing is everything. We happen to be days away from a huge election in the United States.…