Nervous about choosing one or two?
It’s common for people to be wary of picking the “wrong” option during their eye exams, especially if you find little difference between...
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Dec 5, 20231 min
Pet safety during the holidays
During the winter holidays, there are increased temptations and risks for our pets. It’s also a busy time for many moms, so the last...
Dec 5, 20233 min
Malama Maui
Malama is a Hawaiian word that means to care for, protect and preserve. The phrase Malama Maui represents all that is important as the...
Dec 5, 20231 min
Become a Master Recycler
Some of us want to recycle everything we can, including the smallest plastic bottle caps. Taking the Waste Wise Lane County Master...
Dec 5, 20232 min
Mastering braces-friendly brushing
One of the biggest concerns we hear from moms of children going into braces is that their child is not going to take good enough care of...
Dec 5, 20231 min
Dental sealants
The chewing surfaces of permanent molars have pits and grooves that can trap plaque and bits of food. Even a toothbrush bristle is too...
Dec 5, 20232 min
The fourth trimester
The fourth trimester is the 12 weeks after giving birth, and it is a tender, vulnerable time of establishing a thriving environment for...
Oct 9, 20231 min
Pumpkin spice and everything nice
While we sip pumpkin spice lattes and bundle up in cozy sweaters, our pups can enjoy these healthy home-baked biscuits. Peanut butter...
Oct 9, 20231 min
Reuse, recycle or trash?
Find out with WasteWise Even for someone in the waste management industry, knowing whether an item can or should be reused, recycled or...
Oct 6, 20232 min
Bright lights, scratchy fabric, loud music, OH MY!
Fall holidays and festivities can be so much fun: sweet treats, dress-up and staying up past bedtime are what most kids dream of....
Oct 6, 20234 min
Smart Packing
By Donnita Cagle Bassinger, CTC, MCC Packing is often the dreaded task before the adventure. It’s not easy, but packing well will save...
Oct 6, 20232 min
Move over X-rays, there’s new tech in town
When I was 10 years old, my parents took me to the orthodontist because I hadn’t lost my front baby teeth, which are usually lost by age...
Oct 6, 20231 min
Shark teeth
Childrens’ teeth typically erupt in a certain sequence and position, but sometimes they like to throw us pediatric dentists a curveball....
Oct 6, 20231 min
Blink three times if you read this
Most people never stop to consider the act of blinking their eyes. There’s actually quite a lot to it, including the three types of...
Oct 6, 20233 min
The midwife experience
Midwives offer a different experience from traditional OB-GYN care Your personal preference for how you want to have your baby is...
Aug 4, 20232 min
Your cat’s lifestyle: in or out
Being a cat owner includes looking out for the behavioral and social needs of one’s feline friend. For some, this means their cat will...
Aug 4, 20234 min
Travel easy with an escorted tour
Traveling overseas is a dream for many people. If you want to take your family to visit a foreign country, but the planning and making it...
Aug 4, 20231 min
Go ‘Green’ for your child’s school
Founded in 1997, Oregon Green Schools (OGS) provides free assistance and support to schools across the state in establishing and...
Aug 4, 20231 min
No more lunch tray blues
We all know it’s going to happen, despite the many, many times you said to your child, “Don’t forget your retainer at lunch!” And we...
Aug 4, 20231 min
Knee-to-knee at the first appointment
At most pediatric dental offices, we take care of our littlest patients with what’s called a knee-to-knee exam. With this technique,...
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