Find out with WasteWise Even for someone in the waste management industry, knowing whether an item can or should be reused, recycled or...

Fall holidays and festivities can be so much fun: sweet treats, dress-up and staying up past bedtime are what most kids dream of....

By Donnita Cagle Bassinger, CTC, MCC Packing is often the dreaded task before the adventure. It’s not easy, but packing well will save...

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...

Childrens’ teeth typically erupt in a certain sequence and position, but sometimes they like to throw us pediatric dentists a curveball....

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...

Midwives offer a different experience from traditional OB-GYN care Your personal preference for how you want to have your baby is...

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...

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...

Founded in 1997, Oregon Green Schools (OGS) provides free assistance and support to schools across the state in establishing and...

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...

At most pediatric dental offices, we take care of our littlest patients with what’s called a knee-to-knee exam. With this technique,...

It’s back to school time, which means your child will likely have an in-school vision screening. Even if your child passes a school or...

If you’re pregnant or about to be, you’re likely considering where you want to have your baby. A better question might be, what kind of...

When you have a child with specialized education needs, you’ve likely encountered an Individualized Education Program (IEP). At its core,...

A grown-up escape by Donnita Cagle Bassinger, CTC, MCC Escaping for a few days to have a grown-up vacation with a romantic partner or...

The experience of having a child with disabilities can be overwhelming for any parent, but the emotional weight can be particularly heavy...

A one-stop shop for local repair enthusiasts In 2018, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generated 2.2 million...

Orthodontic treatment is a well-worth-it commitment we sometimes split into two phases. In phase one, the goal is to help the jaw develop...

Many parents ask us about fluoride for their children, especially because it is not added to drinking water in this area. First and...