Health & Wellness

My sister did me a huge favor. She hosted me and my three little ones for an extended weekend while our husbands attended a conference on the East Coast. She was so happy to have me, though she was parenting...

There are a lot of resources out there that can help us keep all the children in our lives safe, and it can be difficult to sort through what is effective and what you should invest your time and...

By Molly Ressler and Michelle Corley Wing  An estimated 1 in 5 homeless pregnant women give birth prematurely (double the national rate), posing both immediate and lifelong health challenges for the newborn. Homeless pregnant women are also less likely to...

Hirschsprung's disease, also known as congenital aganglionic megacolon, is a condition that affects the large intestine, causing difficulties when passing stool. This disorder is characterized by the absence of nerves in parts of the intestine, leading to improper muscle...

My 9-year-old son is a big reminder of how important it is to have healthy self-talk, exercise healthy boundaries, exercise self-love, and manifest my heart’s desires. When life gets stressful and heavy, we lose sight of our dreams; our...

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In recent years, fall has become so much more than pumpkin patches and apple picking for our family. I mean, we do that too. On the importance of family tradition. As a second-generation Mexican American, I am always looking for ways...

Whether it is from TV, conversations with peers or in the classroom, on social media or even as content on memes, our children are exposed to current events 24/7. The good, bad, ugly and lately the extremely traumatic. Parents have...

https://youtu.be/PkqMEunuM54 Candy and pumpkin spice season has arrived! So for October’s orthodontic “Did you know” we are highlighting how orthodontic treatment impacts oral health, specifically your risk for cavities and gum disease.  To understand how braces and Invisalign can affect your...

This statement is controversial, but the sport of boxing isn't violent. Growing up (with five sisters), my parents considered all male sports violent, mainly the sport of boxing. I understand why. When you watch a professional match that goes twelve rounds,...