Too Sick for School?...

No matter how much your child enjoys school, at some point they’re probably going to try to convince you they’re too sick for school. You may not be concerned if this happens once in a while, but when it occurs often in a week or two, you may want to know if something else is going on. As a parent you want to know if they’re trying to avoid something or someone. It’s not unusual for children at...

Eight Fall Beauty Tips...

With fall come changes in temperature, color, and clothing. The air begins to get drier and the days get shorter. As summer fades, here are some ways to make sure your beauty doesn’t. 1. Get a haircut This is an excellent time of year to trim away summer damage caused by the sun and swimming in salt or chlorinated water. A trim will keep your hair from looking dull and tired. 2. Condition your hair The summer humidity...

Spray Tans – the Healthier Option...

Skin cancer has risen to epidemic proportions in the United States, and other unpleasant results of sun exposure (wrinkles, age spots) are causing people to seek alternatives to lying out in the sun or going to a tanning booth. Spray tans provide a much healthier option to getting a warm glow to your skin. But what is involved in getting a spray tan? How long does it last? There are several different methods of spray...

The Difference between a Pallid Attack and a Cyano...

If your child has breath holding spells, you might feel like the only parent in the world who has ever experienced such a horror. But actually, they are fairly common. In fact, as many as one-fourth of all healthy children have a breath holding episode at some point in their young lives. Even so, they can be quite alarming. Not every breath holding spell is the same. There are two major types of breath holding spells. The...

Ten Hand Care Tips...

Many of us talk with our hands, and your hands have a lot to say about the state of your health. Your hands do so much that they really need some TLC, and it makes sense to take good care of them. Here are some tips to keep your hands looking young and beautiful. 1. Use sunscreen You probably know that dermatologists and other experts recommend wearing sunscreen on your face every day. But you may not have thought about...

Pamper Your Feet...

Your feet really take a beating. And they have to last you for your entire life! So aren’t they worth pampering a little? It’s been said that when your feet hurt, your whole body hurts. Let’s take a look at some ways to reduce pain and keep your feet looking good. -Soak your feet One of the most basic yet effective ways to ease aches and pains in the feet is to soak them in a warm foot bath. Add a few drops...

Get A Dog and Become Healthy...

Acquiring a dog requires some thought. You have to consider what kind of dog to get, where the dog will eat, sleep, and exercise, and you need to be sure you can commit yourself to the care of the dog for its entire life. If you get a puppy, you have to be prepared to housebreak him, train him out of chewing (everything), and teach him how to interact with people appropriately. Having a dog is a big responsibility, but it...

Five Ways to Deal with Anger in Children...

Every adult gets angry sometimes. It’s a fact of life. Sometimes we’re just in a bad mood and something that’s not really a big deal sets us off. Other times, our anger is completely justifiable. Some of us have a short fuse, while others rarely lose their temper. Children aren’t immune to anger, either. Anger is, after all, a completely natural emotion. Our job as parents is not to prevent our...