Health & Wellness

Chubby cheeks: Healthy or overweight?

As a mother of two girls who have very different body sizes, I noticed friends and family, even strangers, admiring my younger girl’s chubby cheeks and thick legs, while my first-born was often the subject of worrisome comments like, “Oh my, she’s so tiny.” Aside from the comedic effect of “little” sis seeming bigger in…

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Sinus infection symptoms and antibiotics

While a runny nose is a common sinus infection symptom, the color of the mucus shouldn’t be used as a guide for when an antibiotic is called for. A runny nose is the body’s way of clearing the germs out of the nose and sinuses. Even once the mucus turns yellowish after a couple of…

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Little one is sick, what do you do?

We’ve all heard it: “Mommy, I don’t feel good. Can’t we just stay home?” For many parents, staying home isn’t an option. But it does pose the question of when is a child too sick for day care? Sure-fire signs that you need to keep your child home from day care include: Other signs can…

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Zucchini Spaghetti Recipe

Getting your kids to eat their vegetables can be quite the task. Use up the last of this summer’s zucchini or summer squash with this recipe that’s sure to please. Zucchini spaghetti 4 zucchini or summer squash 1 tablespoon olive oil Seasoning to taste (we love Trader Joe’s 21 seasoning blend) ¼ cup water Using…

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