Summer Camp Health Checklist
Summer is almost here! Long days full of sun, free time, and camp fun. With COVID-19 restrictions easing up, now’s the time to make sure you’re prepared.
Read ArticleHow To Be A Fitness Role Model To Your Kids
Staying fit is critical to our health and well-being—including our mental health and happiness. We can help shape our children’s views on exercise by modeling healthy behavior and making fitness a part of our family’s routine.
Read ArticleSaying No to Alcohol
1 in 5 adults reports using alcohol to cope with pandemic stress. If “drinking like a mother” has become a problem for you, it might be time to reach out for help.
Read ArticleHow Loneliness and Isolation Can Impact Your Physical and Emotional Wellness
Feelings of loneliness and isolation can significantly impact our health, especially when these feelings occur for an extended time. Unsatisfactory social relationships or connections can lead to a host of problems for both body and mind.
Read ArticleMy journey to health
The devastating loss of my precious son led me to make drastic changes for my physical and emotional health.
Read ArticleFire Safety Tips for Kids
The goal of Fire Prevention Month (and Fire Prevention Week which is October 3rd – 9th) is to raise fire safety awareness, and help ensure your home and family is protected. It’s the perfect time to brush up on basic fire safety.
Read ArticleSeven Important Water Safety Reminders
In California, drowning is a leading cause of injury-related deaths among children under the age of five. For many children who live on the Monterey Bay, swim time may be limited.
Read ArticleSimple nutrition and health tips with a big payoff
If we could manage obesity, type 2 diabetes, lower our risks of heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer, macular degeneration, cataracts, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s by consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables – then why aren’t we?
Read ArticleWhat to Look for When Choosing a Pediatrician
It’s important to find the right pediatrician: If you choose well, you’ll have a great physician for your kids for years to come. But what should you look for when you’re looking?
Read ArticleWhat you need to know about the Coronavirus Vaccine
In California, 327,00 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were received in mid-December (when this article was written). Of those, 3,000 were bound for Monterey County. here is some info about the vaccine that is of importance to your family.
Read ArticleThe Dad Bod in the New Year
Turn your “dad bod” into a “rad bod” with these fitness tips from our “Father’s Day” columnist.
Read ArticleCalm Down: Mindfulness for your Family
“For children, mindfulness can offer relief from whatever difficulties they may be encountering in life. It also gives them the beauty of being in the present moment.”
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