Practicing mindfulness within the hectic day.

Posted February 28, 2016 | From Us, kids

Written by Li Yang, ND Now that everyone is back from mid-winter break, most children and teens are getting back into the routine of balancing school, therapies, extracurricular activities and family time. Beyond juggling these activities, this is a great time for adolescents to recognize their stressors and start to develop coping strategies. It is… read more

Indoor Food Activities for the Whole Family

Posted February 19, 2016 | kids, Nutrition & Health Tips, recipes, snacks

  Now that the dark rainy season is in full effect and playing outside may be less of an option, we wanted to bring you a few ideas for mixing fun and food with these indoor family activities. Round up the kids, a few ingredients, and get playing!   Cinnamon Sugar Snowflakes Make these crunchy… read more

Practicing Mindful Eating During the Holiday Season

Posted December 9, 2015 | kids, Nutrition & Health Tips, recipes

Tis’ the season for friends, family, traditions and…. yummy food! Kids are introduced to a myriad of traditions during the holiday which typically engender warm and fond memories. When it comes to mealtimes, they can become a bit challenging. From sweet treats like pumpkin pie to decadent entrees like turkey and stuffing, the holidays are… read more

Common Endocrine Disruptors

Posted November 23, 2015 | Uncategorized

Our daily environment can harness a host of environmental pollutants and hormone disruptors that can be harmful to our bodies. They are not just found in gasoline and car pollution, but cleaners, chemicals used at home, water bottles, even our drinking water. Our endocrine system is essential in producing hormones that are necessary in growth,… read more

Artificial Sweeteners, Sugars, and Kids

Posted November 19, 2015 | Nutrition & Health Tips

It is no secret that kids love sugar. It is also no secret that consuming too many foods and beverages with added sugar can cause an array of health problems including tooth decay, obesity, nutrition deficiencies and a mantra of other cognitive affects. Recent talk about sugar and its association with these health concerns has… read more

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