Category Archives: Well-being

During the summer, it’s important to keep little ones well-hydrated. It’s equally important to make sure the liquids young children are drinking are good for their teeth health. Tooth decay is painful and can affect a child’s ability to eat, grow, sleep, play, learn, hit important developmental milestones, and smile, affecting self-esteem and confidence. This…

With the epidemic of childhood obesity now affecting even very young children (the US Centers for Disease Control [CDC] says one in five children ages two to nineteen are obese), parents are taking a hard look at the calories their children consume–especially calories from drinks. Government regulation is requiring child care facilities do the same.…