Are you concerned about your children's oral health? As a first-time parent, you might be worried about all the aspects of your kid's oral health. You might wonder about finding the best pediatric dentistry options. You might also wonder how to instill discipline in your children so that they … [Read more...]
Tips for a Healthier Family
Keep your family and yourself happy and healthy. These tips make it (almost) as fun as vacation. 1. Pre-make the meal choices. Food decisions need to be made by you, the parent, at the supermarket. Fill your cupboards with junky foods and you end up saying no all night. Fill them with … [Read more...]
Raising Lean Children in a Super-Sized World
Everything around us is super-sized these days. And that includes what our kids eat - and most of which is unhealthy. The portions of snacks are huge, sugary candy is dirt cheap, packages of chips have gotten bigger and our kids don't think twice before emptying a complete pack of chocolates or … [Read more...]
Easy Yoga Poses for Kids
"The elastic heart of youth cannot be compressed into one constrained shape long at a time." - Mark Twain - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The best way to keep young is to remain mindful of your youth. The best way to keep youth mindful is to share yoga with them. This article is intended to … [Read more...]
Children’s Dental Health – An Eye-opening Experience with Colgate
Our children's health is our top priority, and oral health is a quintessential part of their overall good health. In light of this, Colgate conducted dental camps across the country. I took my son along for a free dental check up at the camp in my city. Little did I know that I was in for an … [Read more...]
You Are What You Breathe: 4 Types of Air Pollutants and How They Affect Your Health
In St. Francis near Milwaukee, a factory owned by Container Life Cycle Management was found to be in breach of more than 70 violations of environmental law. The factory was omitting dangerous pollutants that could have disastrous effects on the health of the local population. Cases like this one … [Read more...]
Coping with Cerebral Palsy and Other Special Needs – The ‘Doman Method’ is in India!
Vivaan - Viraj and Ria Mohan’s son, was diagnosed with Autism, throwing the parents into a desperate situation that can only be imagined. The six-and-a-half years old Vivaan was evaluated to a neurological Age of just 29 months. After a struggle of denial, anger, depression and acceptance, fate lead … [Read more...]
Healthy, Nutritious Laddoos from Wandering Foodie
Navratri is here and has marked the beginning of the festive season! 'Festive' in India is synonymous with 'Sweets' :). But of course, we are moms and we are forever concerned about the nutrition of our kids. Which is why I am sharing a healthy and nutritious product for the festivals today - … [Read more...]
Healthy After School Snacking Options with The Green Snack Co
The Green Snack Co is revolutionizing snacking in India! Their quinoa puffs and kale crisps are a great way to encourage the kids (and yourself) to snack on healthy foods. I was happy to try their products last week and am very eager to share my review of The Green Snack Co with you. A major … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Nightmares and Put Kids Back to Sleep
Its 3 a.m. and you awake to the sound of your toddler's screams. You bolt out of bed and find him in a pool of sweat, shaking and sobbing. While not all nightmares produce these effects on your child most symptoms are, at the very least, unsettling. I have had my share of my children's nightmares … [Read more...]