As the number of daylight hours starts getting a little longer this Spring, make getting outside and moving as a family one of your goals. Why? Physical activity helps control weight, reduce the risk for many diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and many cancers. Exercise helps strengthen bones and muscles as well […]
Skills to Develop for Better Relationships
Healthy relationships help us meet our basic needs. How can this be? Matthew Lieberman, a UCLA neuroscientist, explains it perfectly in his TED talk. He gives an example that infants and young children rely on crying to pull at the heartstrings of an adult capable of providing them with food, water and shelter. With this […]
Making Your Own Baby Food
Making your own baby food can provide a less expensive, environmentally-friendly alternative to store-bought baby food that is just as (if not more) nutritious. Preparing homemade food for your baby also teaches them to enjoy the kinds of foods that you serve to the rest of your family. And while leaving behind the convenience of […]
