As summer draws to a close, parents and children prepare for the back-to-school season. Beyond shopping for new clothes and school...

As a school administrator, I often meet with parents who are worried about their child who struggles to get out of bed, disconnects from...

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As simple as it looks to an observer, there is a depth of critical development happening within children as they play. The benefits of...

As the weather gets warmer, we remind everyone to never leave pets (and kids!) in your car, as vehicles heat up quickly. Beyond that core...

Sometimes kids need extra motivation to brush their teeth. If a brush is cool enough to use, that may be just what your kiddo needs. For...

Research shows that eye-friendly nutrients reduce the risk of certain eye diseases. A summer salad is the perfect way to nourish your...

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting the orthodontist around age 7. By this age, most children have a mix of...

Peer relationships are key to a child’s development, helping them grow social skills that are fundamental for their whole lives. If your...

Picture this: You work for months designing and planning your kitchen remodel. You sche- dule your remodeler for the summer, with a goal...

Sometimes life comes at you fast, meaning dinner needs to come quicker. When that happens, count on the Co-op. We’ve always got good —...

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The experience of having a child with disabilities can be overwhelming for any parent, but the emotional weight can be particularly heavy...

Sourdough bread, yes please. Beer, yup. Funky dog ears…my favorite! Well, I don’t love dogs having uncomfortable ear infections, but I do...

One of the most commonly asked questions in pediatric dentistry is, “Am I going to get a shot?” A trip to the dentist for a filling or...

Combine the reproductive passions of flowers and fungi along with some human immunoglobulin, mast cells and histamines, and you have a...

The day you get your braces off is a right of passage for many. If you ask anyone who has worn traditional braces what they most look...

As parents we hate seeing our kids unhappy, and giving in sometimes feels a lot easier than saying no. However, we’re creating a “selfie”...

Snacking gets a bad rap. Maybe instead we should call it “fueling up,” because that’s what healthy snacking does. Keeping a full tank is...

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...