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Nov 22, 20221 min read

Is thumb-sucking a problem?

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...

Nov 22, 20221 min read

Just what is eye gunk?

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,...

Nov 22, 20222 min read

Beyond delivering babies

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

Sep 26, 20221 min read

Magical human milk

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...

Sep 26, 20221 min read

Goodbye goop, hello 3D technology

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...

Sep 26, 20222 min read

Calming corner

As parents, we seek out safe places when the world feels too overwhelming. Sometimes it’s under the covers watching Is it Cake? on...

Sep 26, 20221 min read

Doggie day care

Fun to frolic, but keep safety in mind Just like our human children, our family dogs benefit from socialization and play- time with...

Sep 26, 20223 min read

Adventures in Costa Rica

After trying to get my family to Costa Rica for about five years, it finally happened! We spent nine days exploring and having adventures...

Sep 26, 20221 min read

Preserve your foods: save money, reduce food waste

In collaboration with Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service Food Preservation program, we turned to Nellie Oehler for advice....

Sep 26, 20221 min read

Eye exams are a must

Vision, eye health and eye alignment are the three pillars of a full eye exam. Even if someone sees well, the health of the front and...

Sep 26, 20221 min read

Say this, not that

After working in dentistry with children for over a decade, I’ve learned that children are incredibly brave, often times more than their...

Sep 26, 20222 min read

Birth plans

They might also be called “birth visions,” as births seldom go according to plan. You may have heard the term and wondered if you need...

Aug 9, 20221 min read

Making art accessible to all

In collaboration with the Materials Exchange Center for the Community Arts (MECCA) Everyone is an artist, but not everyone has access to...

Aug 9, 20221 min read

Flossing for kids

We’re not talking about that silly dance that was popular a few years ago. Many parents are surprised to learn that 70% of children’s...

Aug 9, 20221 min read

Why do eye prescriptions seem to change each year?

The human eye is a living, fluid sphere and it’s hard for it to be exactly the same shape as it was 12 months ago. The eye’s length and...

Aug 9, 20224 min read

Avoid Travel Hassles

The world has changed dramatically since COVID, and the travel industry was hit hard. While this can still be a challenging time to...

Aug 9, 20222 min read

The role of childbirth education

Labor and childbirth are some of the most momentous occasions of people’s lives. For this reason, it is best to be prepared and have a...

Aug 9, 20222 min read

Reimagining baby registries

A friend just told you they’re pregnant. What’s the first thing to do? Baby gifts are adorable and we can’t deny the cuteness of an...

Jun 14, 20222 min read

Choosing a baby carrier

Using a carrier to keep your baby close is an ancient practice around the world. Carrying or “babywearing” increases lactation, decreases...

Jun 14, 20221 min read

Fun vision science for kids

Try these experiments with your kids to explore optics, which is the science of light. There’s no telling what you might inspire. Make a...