The Cuddly Worry Eaters

All children have random worries and anxieties, it is a natural part of growing up. Those feelings, although natural can become a problem if...

5 Common Health Challenges Facing Seniors

By the year 2010, roughly 5.5 million Americans lived to be 85 years old or older. It's predicted that by 2050, this 85+ age...
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School Sports Injuries: Prevention & Treatment Tips

Back-to-school time means early mornings, new friends, homework, and -- for many American students, at least -- extracurricular activities. And while roughly 25,000 fewer...

Helping Your Child With Back to School Anxiety

Back to school is exciting, fun, and very nerve-wracking for many kids. Children, especially younger ones or those with developmental or health issues, often...

Backpacks: Packing a Bag to Avoid Back Injuries

Back to school is both a hectic and a  fun time of the year, and it is also a time to 'buckle down' some...

Physically Active Homeschooling

It's no surprise that homeschooling is becoming more and more popular. After all, it provides you with the ability to cater to your child's...

Bad Little Health Habits to Quit Today

The internet has made health and wellness information accessible to all, and most of us try to make positive choices, but if you are...

Reasons to Walk for Fitness: A DKCanada Book Review

My promise to myself this New Year was to begin walking on a regular basis, but a bout of impromptu ice dance on our...

Banish The Stress From Moving Home

If you are about to travel another rung of the housing ladder and you’re keen to get all of your home moving ducks in...

Ten Easy Tips for Inclusive Playdates

A guest post by By:  Cara N. Koscinski MOT, OTR/L Playdates are beneficial for ALL children to practice critical social skills on which future relationships...

Is Brushing Enough To Protect Your Kids From Tooth Decay?

Countless parents believe that if their kids consistently brush their teeth, twice a day, every day, they will be able to avoid tooth decay,...
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Help Your Kids Make Healthy Snack Choices

We all know that our kids learn by example, but we can be unaware of some of the bad examples we're setting. For instance,...

Sleep: Hints And Tips For Tired Parents (Infographic)

Do you need some hints and tips to help you get a good nights sleep? Come to think of it, when’s the last time you...

Food Safety Tips for Packing School Lunches

Packing a school lunch is something a lot of parents do on a daily basis. They put effort into making the food healthy and...

Create A Sensory Room at Home Without Breaking the Bank

Sensory rooms are frequently found at therapy centers where children and adults with autism and other developmental or communication disorders receive support, but they...