When troubling events fill the news, older students, who often have more unsupervised access to media, can feel overwhelmed. Young children can absorb more than adults realize through tone, tension and snippets of conversation...

Guardian-child gymnastics classes don’t just help your child improve their gymnastics skills, they create a supportive environment for youth to grow while strengthening their bonds with a guardian.

Remember about 10 years ago, walking into a store and seeing one shelf of dog food and half a shelf of cat food? Nowadays, you can get lost in the multiple aisles of pet food...

Between school schedules, sports and everyday life, dental care can easily get pushed aside — especially when it comes to baby teeth. But those early years play a powerful role in a child’s long-term health and confidence.

If your teen’s acne seems worse during the winter months, you’re not imagining it. Cold weather, indoor heating and stress can disrupt the skin’s natural balance, leaving it dry on the surface but breakout-prone underneath...

Make the long, cold wait for spring a little warmer with chili. Whether you’re using a slow cooker or a stock-pot, chili is comfort food that won’t just warm your tummy, it will fill your house with delightful aromatics. The Co-op’s here to help you get cooking.

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If you had braces as a child, you may remember having these tiny rubber bands as part of your treatment. We still use these circular bands (we call them elastics) because they are effective in moving teeth with more force than we can get with braces alone.

Q: My moms’ group insists that natural immunity is better than the measles vaccine. Is this true? A: Catching measles naturally gives lifelong immunity, but it comes with serious risk. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world. If an infected person is in a room, up to 9 out of 10 susceptible people who enter can catch it. Before the vaccine was developed, 3 million to 4 million Americans contracted measles yearly. Of those, thousands were hospitalized, many

CoEnergy Propane's number one priority is safety. With the winter months settling in, we want your homes to be warm and your power source to be reliable. When used appropriately, propane provides that along with peace of mind. Follow these tips to keep your family safe when using propane...

Hoodoo celebrates every inch of opportunity to bring families together to play in the snow and eat the best nachos ever.

Have a question you forgot to discuss at the doctor’s office or are too embarrassed to ask? The experts at Samaritan Health Services are here to help.

Moms are often the ones taking care of everyone else and putting themselves last. If you’ve put off making changes to your smile, make this new year your turn to shine.

Built-ins aren’t just about storage, they change how a room feels and functions. A few smart additions can make daily life smoother and more beautiful, such as...

There’s nothing corny about tasty snacks — unless you’re talking popcorn! With that kernel of an idea, we share a tasty popcorn recipe and a ready-to-eat option. Find it all at First Alternative, where anyone can shop and everyone saves.

Tightness, flakiness and sudden breakouts are all signs your skin barrier needs a little extra care — and a lot more moisture.

Brushing and flossing are essential, but what your family eats every day also helps build strong, healthy teeth. The right foods can naturally clean, strengthen and protect your smiles.

The most wonderful time of the year brings unique hazards for our furry family members. As you deck the halls, be mindful of common holiday dangers for dogs and cats.

Swimming is more than a sport: it has the potential to save your child’s life. With drowning as a leading cause of death among children, learning to swim is an essential skill. Beyond safety, swimming improves heart rate, strength, flexibility and stamina. It also supports balance and posture.

Research consistently shows students rise, or fall, to the level of expectations set for them. When you communicate belief in a child’s potential, they activate a self-fulfilling cycle: confidence grows, effort intensifies and performance follows.