Avoiding transition tantrums
We’ve all been there: While rushing to make it in time for that playdate, appointment or last-minute trip to Target, the dreaded...
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- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
A new holiday tradition: reducing food waste
In collaboration with Marigold Cooking Collective, we turned to Gracie Schatz, the collective’s executive director. At Marigold Cooking...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Is thumb-sucking a problem?
I’m often asked, “When should my child stop using a binky or sucking his thumb?” Consider that as you read this, your tongue is likely on...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Just what is eye gunk?
Most of us are familiar with the sharp, sandy feeling of having “sleep” in our eyes. Our tears are a salty solution. When it evaporates,...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
Beyond delivering babies
Nurse-midwives provide care for total health When most people hear the word “midwife,” they think of birth. But did you know that...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Magical human milk
We call human milk “magical” for good reason: it is a live, active substance that behaves more like a medicine than food, as it makes...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Goodbye goop, hello 3D technology
Many parents who had braces as a child remember getting impressions, a.k.a. “the goopy molds.” Good news: the goop is gone and 3D...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
Calming corner
As parents, we seek out safe places when the world feels too overwhelming. Sometimes it’s under the covers watching Is it Cake? on...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Doggie day care
Fun to frolic, but keep safety in mind Just like our human children, our family dogs benefit from socialization and play- time with...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 3 min
Adventures in Costa Rica
After trying to get my family to Costa Rica for about five years, it finally happened! We spent nine days exploring and having adventures...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Preserve your foods: save money, reduce food waste
In collaboration with Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service Food Preservation program, we turned to Nellie Oehler for advice....
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Eye exams are a must
Vision, eye health and eye alignment are the three pillars of a full eye exam. Even if someone sees well, the health of the front and...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Say this, not that
After working in dentistry with children for over a decade, I’ve learned that children are incredibly brave, often times more than their...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
Birth plans
They might also be called “birth visions,” as births seldom go according to plan. You may have heard the term and wondered if you need...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min
Making art accessible to all
In collaboration with the Materials Exchange Center for the Community Arts (MECCA) Everyone is an artist, but not everyone has access to...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min
Flossing for kids
We’re not talking about that silly dance that was popular a few years ago. Many parents are surprised to learn that 70% of children’s...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min
Why do eye prescriptions seem to change each year?
The human eye is a living, fluid sphere and it’s hard for it to be exactly the same shape as it was 12 months ago. The eye’s length and...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 4 min
Avoid Travel Hassles
The world has changed dramatically since COVID, and the travel industry was hit hard. While this can still be a challenging time to...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
The role of childbirth education
Labor and childbirth are some of the most momentous occasions of people’s lives. For this reason, it is best to be prepared and have a...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
Reimagining baby registries
A friend just told you they’re pregnant. What’s the first thing to do? Baby gifts are adorable and we can’t deny the cuteness of an...
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