Skip to main content
how a school psychologist can help kids succeed

How a School Psychologist Can Help Your Child Succeed

By Learning, Parenting, Social & Behavioral

How can hiring a school psychologist help your child?  These professionals offer services like annual education reviews for homeschooled students.  They perform psychoeducational evaluations, which reveal ADHD or learning disabilities.  They also administer IQ tests, behavioral assessments and screenings.  When children are having behavioral and/or academic difficulties, they support their…

Read More
ask the midwife

Ask the Midwife

By Healthy Pregnancy

If you’ve seen any of Hollywood’s portrayals of a midwife in action, your mind may conjure up many images:  people bustling about for boiling water and bed sheets, mom-to-be writhing away in pain and the confident and caring midwife, solely and solidly in charge.  Most of those images have no…

Read More
sleep training tips for infants

Essential Sleep Training Tips

By Parenting

Sleep training is a systematic approach that helps infants develop healthy sleep habits, benefiting not just their well-being but also fostering a smoother experience for parents. Parenthood has its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to ensuring your little one (and the rest of your family) gets the…

Read More
7 types of eczema

Understanding the 7 Types of Eczema

By Eczema

Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a common skin condition characterized by inflammation, itching, and rash formation. There are several types of eczema, each with its unique characteristics and triggers. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the seven main types of eczema, exploring their symptoms, causes, common triggers,…

Read More

More Child Care Tips: After Year 1

By Family Dynamics, Parenting

Child care changes with each milestone your child reaches.  For better or worse, you as the parent must adapt your techniques with each phase! Healthy Family Routines: Provide adequate family time, playtime and outdoor time. It is important that your child feels not only safe and provided for, but loved,…

Read More
strep throat or sore throat how to tell the difference

Is It Strep Throat or Just a Sore Throat?

By Cold and Flu

The treatment protocols for strep throat and sore throat are very different. Therefore, your health provider must determine which ailment is making an appearance before dispensing a recommendation. Telling the Difference Between Strep Throat and Sore Throat Most sore throats are not strep throat and are caused by a virus. …

Read More
infant care in the first year of life

Infant Care Through Year 1

By Newborn Care

Explore essential tips for infant care in our latest blog post. From parental self-care to emergency room insights, ensure your baby’s wellbeing with expert advice on bonding, safety and health.  In this article, our own Dr. Hathaway presents his top tips for the care of infants through their first year…

Read More
kids engrossed in social media

Our Brains on Social Media

By Brain Health, Parenting

The amazing technology of social media can be a lifeline to friends and family who live across town—or on the other side of the planet!  It’s a great way to keep in touch and share our lives with people we love.  Everyone is just a scroll away—and so are their…

Read More
water safety tips to prevent drowning

Life-Saving Water Safety Tips

By Lifestyle, Parenting

Why is water safety such an important topic?  It’s because drowning is the single-leading cause of death among children ages  1 to 4, and a top cause of death among teens.  And for every child that dies, many more go to the ER and suffer physical and neurological damage after…

Read More
parenting dad style

Parenting: Dad Style

By Family Dynamics, Parenting

Hurray for dad!  In June, we celebrate fathers and the roles they play in our lives.  So, here’s our spotlight on all the awesome things dads do! Dad Knows Best Modern dads bridge the old stereotypes.  Dads don’t come home from work and just read the paper on a recliner,…

Read More
genes and ADHD

What Role Do Genes Play in ADHD?

By ADD/ADHD, Brain Health, Mental Health

Genes and genetic testing—and what our DNA can reveal about our health—have become topics of much research and great interest.  Patients who wish to gain a more thorough understanding of their body’s intricate processes can—with assistance from knowledgeable health professionals—cross-reference lab results with genetic testing to get a better picture…

Read More
easy health commitments for overall wellness

Easy Health Commitments

By Integrative Medicine, Lifestyle

It’s February…how are those New Year’s resolutions coming along?  Are you still on track, or did all the wheels fall off right around the Superbowl?  Let’s face it, we all need some “tough love” when it comes to our health commitments.  There is no magic bullet, the easy way out…

Read More
balance is essential for good health

Keeping the Balance

By Integrative Medicine, Lifestyle

Many Americans start the day by taking several medications, a natural accompaniment to their eggs and toast. You take medications because you are taught to, and that’s what most people are accustomed to.  Because somehow the drugs are supposed to wipe the slate clean and zero-out your not-so-healthy lifestyle choices. …

Read More
top 10 family health articles of 2022

Top 10 Family Health Articles of 2022

By ADD/ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Autism, Brain Health, Cold and Flu, Essential Oils, Homeopathy, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Oriental Medicine, Parenting, Salt Room

If you missed any of our most popular articles, get yourself a nice mug of tea or hot cocoa and enjoy catching up.  We hope the information we provide empowers you to help your family facilitate and celebrate the blessing of good health. 1. ADD/ADHD: A Chinese Medicine Perspective 2….

Read More
gut health frequent questions

Gut Health Q&A

By Gut Health, Immune System

While you may know that gut health is central to good digestion, you may not have known that the gut affects nearly EVERY system in the body and plays a significant role in how they all function.  You may have even heard that your gut is responsible for immune health…

Read More