It’s Back to School Time! Tips for a Smooth Transition

Kids are rarely super excited to see the freedom of summer go on hiatus for another year, but many times this is due to apprehension about the upcoming school year, from handling homework assignments to interacting with teachers. However, natural remedies can make a big difference for kids of all ages!

Family Matters…How family interaction can affect your child

During childhood, we develop both physically and mentally to prepare ourselves for the challenges of adulthood. The skills we learn during games and interactions with others have a profound effect on our individuality.

When a child suffers from symptoms of depression and anxiety, many of those activities can be severely disrupted– and cognitive development can greatly suffer as a result.

Child and Teen Obesity – Why is it so prevalent?

I cannot get through the news without seeing at least one reference to child/teen obesity. Why is it such a problem in America? Is it the type of food that children today are putting in their mouths, and who is to blame for such behavior?