Summer Braces Benefits
Whether your kids are enjoying splashing in the pool, athletics, or summer camps, we all know summer brings the biggest smiles! Summer is a great time to visit an orthodontist...
The Reason I Over-Scheduled Our Family’s Summer
by Maureen Zhao
For me, childhood summers were carefree. They were run wild in the neighborhood, stay out till the dinner-bell rang kind of carefree. They were filled with all the neighbor kids...
Sunburn Hurts and Skin Cancer Stinks
by Amber Soler
I was 26 when I first found out that I had melanoma. My dermatologist called me with biopsy results and I instantly knew it wasn’t good news. A few days...
Second Evening: Party Like It’s Bedtime
A few years ago, my husband, kids and I were at my sister’s home for a wild Friday night family date. And while we were having fun, it had not...
Doctor Visits Made Easy With TytoHome
by Amber Soler
Anytime my kiddo gets sick, I immediately tense up while envisioning the trek through the germ-laden doctor’s office. I imagine it a bit like a pixelated, 90s-era dramatic video game....
How Do You Know If Your Child Needs Orthodontic Treatment?
“How will I know if my child needs orthodontics?” This is a very popular question I get often from parents seeking answers regarding their child’s smile. And it’s a great...
Lasers Aren’t Just for Star Wars!
What comes to mind when you hear the word “laser?” While a recent Google internet search produced approximately 9.88 million results in just under a second, many of you may...
Have a Cold? Should You Stay Or Should You Go?
You’ve got the play date all planned. Your kid knows about it. Everyone is excited. Then, the morning of the big event, your child wakes up with a cold or...
Gardening Lessons Teach Us More Than Gardening
She is wrist deep in the dirt, pushing it aside to make room for her plants. I watch her tickle the ends of the roots, just like I taught her,...
Tips for Gardening with Kids
My husband and I have always loved gardening. But it wasn’t until last year when we built our big, fenced, raised-row garden that we really got into it. Our garden...
Rules for a Season
by Joy Ballard
It happens every time we enter a new season: the need to revisit the rules. I recently noticed that my 5-year-old has been leaving his raincoat and rain boots in...
Our Screen-Free Week: 6 Ways Life Changed
by Dawn Lenio
Screen-free week, what’s the big deal? We could do that easily if we wanted to, I just don’t want to. We’re fine with our balance. I grew up watching hours...