Let’s clear this up You’ve likely heard of this term when it comes to eye health, but perhaps its meaning is a bit fuzzy. First things...

Have a question you forgot to discuss at the doctor’s office or are too embarrassed to ask? The experts at Samaritan Health Services are...

On sweltering summer days, the last thing you want to do is add more heat to the house by turning on the oven. The Co-op Kitchen offers a...

Have a question you forgot to discuss at the doctor’s office or are too embarrassed to ask? The experts at Samaritan Health Services are...

Sucking on thumbs, fingers or pacifiers is normal for infants and young children, and most kids will stop on their own. We advise parents...

What’s the difference between them, and when do you need one — or both? Let’s start with the similarities: both optometrists and...

Summer is here, and it’s time to hit the road for a family vacation. While you’re out and about, you’ll likely have masks and social...

Our pets’ skin is susceptible to sunburn, just like ours. Dark pigmented animals less often suffer sunburn, but any light-colored areas...

Have you ever noticed that we love our children’s artwork, no matter how purple the sky or red the grass they’ve drawn? We don’t expect...

It has us singing the “Oh no” song. If you have a teen or tween in your house, they are likely on the popular app Tik Tok. This fun...

Summer is associated with free time, but research shows that children thrive in structured environments. Structured day camps combine the...

Choosing a paint color for your home can be intimidating, especially if you’re standing in the paint department staring at a million...

Brighten up your home for spring George Harrison’s song, “Here comes the sun” echoes our feelings on the arrival of spring. As we leave...

In our living history, I doubt children (and parents!) have ever been this excited to be part of anything involving socializing and...

This past year has been nothing any of us anticipated, and one fully felt by our high school seniors. How do we acknowledge the loss...

Watching our pups and kittens mischievously explore our residential jungles offers no end of laughter and the ever-present phrase: “Did...

Spending more time around the house — something we’ve all been doing more of recently — can lead to boredom, which leads to snacking....

Getting young children to drink good old fashioned water can be a challenge. On average, a five-year-old child should consume 3 – 5...

That famous vision test with the large E and various letters in descending sizes is called a Snellen chart. It measures visual acuity,...

With an array of mouthwashes on the market, you may wonder if your child should use one. The general idea of a mouth rinse is to dislodge...