How to Take a Probiotic When on an Antibiotic
Knowing how to take a probiotic when on an antibiotic can be especially helpful during the colder months, when kids spend more time indoors and antibiotic prescriptions tend to increase. A study evaluating outpatient antibiotic prescriptions found that prescriptions were about 25% higher in winter than in summer. [1] Antibiotics save millions of lives each […]
Dr. Aron Method for Eczema: The CASM Breakthrough
The Dr. Aron Method for eczema takes a closer look at what is happening within the skin microbiome. October is Eczema Awareness Month, making it an important time to talk about this often-overlooked aspect of eczema treatment. Eczema is more than dry, irritated skin. Often times, the skin barrier is disrupted, inflammation is present, and […]
Cold, Flu vs. Allergies in Kids: How to Tell the Difference
By late September, school is in full swing. Coughs, sniffles, and runny noses are making their way through classrooms, but knowing the difference between a cold, flu vs. allergies can help you decide when your child should stay home and what to do next. Many childhood illnesses share symptoms, and sometimes testing or an exam […]
Healthy School Meal Prep: Simple Breakfast and Lunch Ideas
A few weeks into the school year, the novelty of new backpacks, fresh school supplies, and carefully packed lunches are starting to wear off. Now, it’s time to get practical with healthy school meal prep ideas for busy families. The reality of the school-year schedule has set in. Mornings are busy. Afternoons fill up with […]
Fall Allergies in Kids: Natural Ways to Reduce Symptoms
Fall allergies can be just as troublesome for kids as the ones that come in spring. Let’s talk about allergy triggers and how to relieve them.
Healthy Daycare Habits for Back-to-School: 3 Simple Tips
Back-to-school season is here, and healthy daycare habits become more important as families settle back into daycare routines. Lunches are being packed, drop-offs feel rushed again, and kids are adjusting to earlier mornings, new classrooms, shared toys, and more close contact with other children. If your child attends daycare, you already know what often comes […]
Childhood Eczema Rates Are Climbing: What Parents Should Know
This month marks the one-year anniversary of my TEDx talk, “Why Childhood Eczema Rates Are a Universal Alarm.” When I first prepared for that talk, I knew I wanted to speak about eczema. But not just eczema as an itchy skin condition. I wanted to talk about eczema as a signal. A signal that children’s […]
Concussion Support Guide for Kids: How to Prepare for Sports
By mid-August, back-to-school season is in full swing, and so are fall sports. This concussion support guide helps parents know what to do if a child experiences a possible concussion and how to support recovery alongside appropriate medical care. Football, soccer, volleyball, cheer, cross country, and other preseason practices are ramping up. Kids are adjusting […]
Multivitamin for Kids and Adults: How to Find a High Quality Option
A multivitamin for kids and adults provides a broad base of essential vitamins and minerals to help support overall health and wellness. Taking one daily is a simple way to help fill common nutrient gaps and complement a balanced diet. I like to think of supplements, especially multivitamins, as “nutritional insurance.” Food is always the […]
Back-to-school Checklist: Start the School Year Strong
Summer is nearly over, and it’s time to start getting your back-to-school checklist together. For some families, that means sending a child off to college. For others, it means getting ready for elementary school, middle school, or high school. Regardless of what year of school your child is beginning, now is the perfect time to […]
