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It’s a known fact that not all kids are meant to be sports superstars. However, being part of a team sport can help a child stay active, boost their self-esteem and teach them how to be a team player. While these are great benefits of sports, different children will have different interests in what they [...]
All parents want their children to be healthy and happy. It can be scary to see a child showing signs of sadness or other problems. These tips will help improve your children’s wellbeing and happiness. It can be tricky to use all these tips at once, so think about focusing on two or three, then [...]
When it comes to health and nutrition, fat should not be a bad word. Without fat, we couldn’t live – we all need some body fat. Fat helps to keep our bodies functioning properly. Fats build smarter brains. Fats form the structural components of nearly 60% of the brain and nervous system. The fat insulates [...]
In response to our recent Healthy Recipe Contest, here is a Fun, Healthy, Holiday Recipe for Kids! During the holiday season, kids love to help with all the cooking and baking. While holiday treats are usually not very healthy, there are some easy recipes that can be enjoyed by kids, diabetics, dieters and healthy eaters! [...]
Thank you to everyone who submitted recipes in Dr. Sears’ recipe competition to find the tastiest, most healthy, family-favorite recipes. Judging was very difficult with the many delicious, healthy recipes that were submitted. However, the winners have been chosen and are as follows: Voters Choice Grand Prize: Lemony Asparagus Soup submitted by Carol Cottrill Judges [...]
There are countless health problems that can be linked to dietary habits. In the United States, these six health conditions have been specifically connected to diet. As parents, it’s important to know these six conditions so you can help prevent your child from ever having to experience them! Iron Deficiency: Iron deficiency anemia can occur [...]
Dr. Sears is hosting a recipe competition to find the tastiest, most healthy, family-favorite recipes. During this holiday season of sharing, take a few moments to enter one of your favorite healthy recipes for a chance to win one of two grand prizes or three runner-up prizes. Like us on facebook – for updates [...]
Both children and adults suffer from headaches from time to time, usually when they are sick, such as with a cold or the flu. Migraine headaches, once thought to be a problem only among adults, are now being diagnosed more and more in younger age groups. In fact, up to 5 percent of grade-school-aged children [...]
The winter weather has arrived! Whether you and your kids are cozying up at home, or braving the cold outdoors, don’t let the season snowball into a safety hazard. 10 tips to keep your kids protected: Be mindful of the sun. Just because the temperature feels frigid doesn’t mean the suns rays aren’t still shining down. [...]
Children love to be helpers in the kitchen. Giving them an opportunity to shop for foods or pick out food for meals makes them feel special and they can enjoy preparing and serving food to their family. Here are some reasons to start cooking with your kids! 1. Cooking builds self-esteem. Helping in the kitchen helps [...]
