Childbirth is a huge, life-changing event for families. Preparation often focuses on preparing the birthing parent for labor and birth....

“You should sit in nature for 20 minutes a day… unless you are busy, then you should sit for an hour.” — Zen Proverb Nature has been...

Asthe travel industry starts to return to “normal” after a difficult few years, the costs of vacations are up and disruptions seem to...

As teeth come in, babies may have sore or tender gums. To help your baby feel better, you can: Gently rub your baby’s gums with clean,...

Winter cold, dryness indoors from heaters and wood stoves, and plenty of screen time can cause discomfort for your eyes. A few ways to...

Recent research has changed some of the recommendations we make in when to spay and neuter dogs and cats. For feline patients, we...

By Paige Hopkins of Beyond Toxics The increasing popularity of a sustainable lifestyle movement has caused people to look at their own...

Orthodontic care, such as braces or Invisalign, can be a significant expense for many. However, several options are available to help...

As induction of labor has become increasingly common in the U.S, mid-wives tend to promote spontaneous labor and physiologic birth. Many...

Getting sprayed by a skunk sometimes happens to curious canines who stick their noses where they don’t belong. The up-close and personal...

When it comes to your child’s dental health, it’s important to start early, be consistent and use age-appropriate tools. With babies, a...

The US remains the only high income country where paid postpartum leave is not federally mandated. This lack of nationwide investment in...

The last thing you want or need is to get stuck at the airport without required up-to-date identification. On May 3, 2023, every adult...

We’ve all been there: While rushing to make it in time for that playdate, appointment or last-minute trip to Target, the dreaded...

In collaboration with Marigold Cooking Collective, we turned to Gracie Schatz, the collective’s executive director. At Marigold Cooking...

I’m often asked, “When should my child stop using a binky or sucking his thumb?” Consider that as you read this, your tongue is likely on...

Most of us are familiar with the sharp, sandy feeling of having “sleep” in our eyes. Our tears are a salty solution. When it evaporates,...

Nurse-midwives provide care for total health When most people hear the word “midwife,” they think of birth. But did you know that...

We call human milk “magical” for good reason: it is a live, active substance that behaves more like a medicine than food, as it makes...

Many parents who had braces as a child remember getting impressions, a.k.a. “the goopy molds.” Good news: the goop is gone and 3D...