Rainy days should be no excuse not to be able to exercise. There are various activities both parents and children can participate in. Here is a list of activities to keep parents and children moving.   Treasure Hunt Game Give children 30 minutes to complete. Make the price a heal

Earth Day   April 22nd is a valued day for millions of people who are continuously searching for ways to take care of the planet in which we live in. Earth Day focuses on keeping our eco-system in tact and with the assistance of each individual we can make the earth a better plac

According to a survey recently done by the Kaiser Family Foundation, children between the ages of 8 and 18 spend up to 53 hours in front of a screen per week using different electronics or just over 7 hours per day! This limits the amount of time a child has available to exercise and

Recently Dr. Patricia was the keynote speaker at the Healthy Smiles Foundation luncheon for her continuing fight against childhood obesity.  

Spring is here and the spears are out! Green spears of asparagus, that is. A serving of asparagus provides folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin K, thiamin and B6. Plus, asparagus contains glutathione, an antioxidant that helps fight cancer. Asparagus seems to be a vegetable that kids are no

By Brandon Farmer This is one of the most exciting times of the year for basketball fans, especially for those who follow college basketball! According to challengergrey.com an estimated 50 million people will participate in filling out a bracket and businesses stand to lose an estima

We’ve all got a wee bit of Irish in us on St. Patrick’s Day! If the traditional Irish recipes don’t entice you, then celebrate the color green. Try making our Emerald Salad, which facilitates creativity and spending time with your child. Plus, it is delicious and nutritious. Most of u

  How will you show your child some extra love this Valentine’s Day? There are so many more ways to show your love besides buying a box of chocolates. Think about what is important to your child. What would really make him or her feel loved? Perhaps spending some quality ti

January is almost over. Have you forgotten about all of your New Year’s Resolutions? Now is the time to set up new goals and get a fresh start. If your initials goals were too overwhelming and you’ve lost enthusiasm for them, figure out what is most important for your fami