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Creating a Kid-Friendly Lunch Shelf

So it’s back to school. This year, I’d really like my seven-year-old to start making her lunches. While she can come home for lunch sometimes, packed lunches are the way of things most days. I’m no fan of making lunches, and I’ve been known to be notoriously un-creative at times. In grade three, when I made my own lunch, I ate peanut butter sandwiches for an entire year. I still can’t eat a plain peanut butter sandwich without gagging. Enough said. Children have their own ideas about what makes a good lunch. If you’re aiming to have them make a nutritious … Continue reading →

Get Healthy Now – Part 2

Still in need of some get healthy now tips? Here are a few more to kick-start you on your way to a better you: Eat more fruits and veggies! Every meal should contain at least one fruit and vegetable. We are supposed to have between 2 and 4 servings of fruit each day and between 3 and 5 servings of vegetables each day. Add up what you’ve had on any given day and it might frighten you (it has me!). Dry-brush your teeth. It may sound odd, but just 30 seconds of dry brushing your teeth (no toothpaste) can cut … Continue reading →

Dearborn National Has Healthy Teeth Activity Book for Kids

The American Dental Association has deemed February to be National Children’s Dental Health Month. To celebrate, Dearborn National, an insurance company that offers a group dental plan, has put together a fun activity book for kids that promotes good dental habits. I find it amusing that February, the month that includes Valentine’s Day, and all the sugary treats that go along with it, has been designated as National Children’s Dental Health month. On second thought, maybe February is a good choice after all! It has been said that when it comes to health, preventative measures are much better than treatment … Continue reading →

Fact Or Fiction: The Later Her Teeth Come In, The Healthier They’ll Be

Because my daughter was so late to cut her first tooth, my husband and I had the “pleasure” of hearing many opinions on the matter. Many experienced parents shared that their children were also late to get teeth, and several young parents shared how many teeth their babies already had. The most common remark we heard, however, went something like this: “You’re lucky she doesn’t have teeth yet. The later her teeth come in, the healthier they’ll be.” This often was followed with stories of people not getting teeth until 14 months of age and going on to never have … Continue reading →

A Healthy Mouth and a Healthy Pregnancy

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When it comes to your health, everything is connected. Your body is a system, and when one part is not well, symptoms show up throughout the rest of the body. When you’re pregnant, your baby’s health is affected as well, and that is why it is so important to do everything you can to stay healthy. That includes getting enough rest, eating a balanced diet, exercising and talking to a doctor when you think something might be wrong. Your teeth are no exception. In fact, your oral health is directly tied to your pregnancy. According to a study done at … Continue reading →

Of Mice, Teeth, and Fairies

The magical day has arrived… Happy Halloween to those who are dressing up and celebrating today! I’m taking a break from putting the finishing touches on my costume to give some thought to the Tooth Fairy. Why? Because that’s what I’m going to be for Halloween! For many people, teeth are a milestone. When are the baby teeth coming in? When are the baby teeth falling out, to be replaced by adult teeth? The change from infant to child to adolescent can be measured in our teeth. In the days when superstition was strong, teeth falling out could be bad … Continue reading →

Getting Preschoolers to Eat More at Mealtime

If I had a dime for each time I uttered the words: “Two more bites and then you may be excused,” to my preschooler at mealtime, I would be a rich, rich woman. For the most part my daughter has a healthy appetite, but there are some nights that it is like pulling teeth to get her to finish a meal. Recently, I’ve been looking for new ways to get her to not only finish eating before I’m done with the dishes, but to try as many new foods as possible. Here are the “tricks” I’ve been experimenting with: *Kid … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: July 28th Through August 3rd

Safety and summer fun have been two themes occurring in the Baby Blog for last week. From tougher toy standards and new information about you baby and second-hand smoke, to fun in the baby pool and enjoyment through volunteering, you’ll find a variety of information and opinion. Some of it might even be controversial. Add your comment! Here, now, is the week in review. July 28th Baby Blog Week in Review: July 21st Through July 27th What types of activities do you like to do with your baby? Is it playing on the floor, reading or taking walks? How about … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: July 2008

Two of my three children are summer babies. That is, they were born in the summer and had their first months surrounded by sunshine streaming in the windows, the sound of birds chirping, and days spent wearing nothing but a diaper and a “onsie.” I made sure that they had Fourth of July outfits ready, even though one of them arrived a week after the holiday. I guess he just wasn’t interested in the parade. Do you have a summer baby, too? We had a lot of new information to share this past month, such as recall notices and new … Continue reading →

Wisdom Teeth: The Basics

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I was lucky — when I had to have my wisdom teeth taken out, I had a very easy time of it. Others (like Families.com’s own Heather Long) didn’t have an easy time at all. Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars in the mouth — a pair on the top and a pair on the bottom. They earned the name “wisdom teeth” because they usually show up when a person is (supposedly) old enough to have earned some wisdom. If your wisdom teeth are healthy and there’s enough room in your mouth for an extra set of molars, … Continue reading →