The average child in the US consumes 32 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is 22 teaspoons more than the USDA’s maximum recommended intake.1 Excessive sugar consumption is one main contributor to a...
Do kids need to take daily vitamins? To be sure, most children will gladly gobble down a handful of colorful, flavorful gummies. As a parent, it’s important to determine whether the net vitamin...
It’s never too early to start building a strong foundation for lifelong brain functioning—and games are a great way to do so! Kids tend to enjoy games, so getting started can be easy and fun. With an...
As a parent, we are constantly confronting the urge to solve our children’s problems while allowing them to grow by navigating challenges on their own. How do you know when it’s time to step in and...
Teens are encouraged to get at least an hour of physical exercise daily, but high school gym class is only keeping them active for an average of 16 minutes. Many teens are hitting the gym to close...
Are your kids going stir crazy this winter? It’s cold outside and with kids trapped indoors, they don’t have the space they need to do their usual physical activities. With some creative thinking,...
Elderberry syrups and tinctures have been used around the world for centuries, by adults and children alike. What is so special about this popular remedy? When properly sourced and prepared, the...
Zinc supplementation has grown in popularity, and we’ve identified a few key reasons why zinc supplements have been selling out in stores across the country. Dubbed the “omega-3 of the elements,”...
Our modern diet sets the stage for a fatty acid imbalance, and the same is true for kids. Today, most Americans—regardless of age—are getting too many omega-6 and too few omega-3 fats. While some...
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