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

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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...

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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...

As we head into the lighter, mild spring months, many people look to refresh their home’s appearance. While my job is to take rooms down...

Research has shown that adolescents and teens want to contribute to their communities, and that they actually care quite deeply about the...

Sealants are a white or clear coating placed on molars to protect the chewing surface of the teeth. Parents often ask us why sealants...

It’s not your imagination The come-and-go nature of vision fluctuations during pregnancy, perimenopause or menopause can have you...

Have a musically inclined kid in braces? Your child can keep playing throughout orthodontic treatment, from flutes to French Horns and...

With the short amount of daylight, rainy weather and foggy days, it’s the perfect time of year to snuggle up with your child and a book....

Keeping the house clean shouldn’t have to be all-consuming. Here are a couple of suggestions to help streamline the cleaning chores — for...

Many parents of school-age children have found themselves looking at the academic calendar and panicking. The number of days off school...

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...

When considering materials in a remodel or refresh, one aspect of a kitchen that many people consider is countertop material. There are...

When it’s cold, wet and gray, who wants to go outside and exercise? Your dog! When the weather isn’t exactly cooperative for outside...

“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...