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

Keep yourself from becoming a statistic Where we live, family life is dependent on our cars. From grocery pick up, to work, to taking the...

When we see those red, oozing, painful, bald, itchy lesions on our dog’s skin, we know something isn’t right. But what can we do about...

Your eyes, like the rest of your body, need vitamins and nutrients for optimal performance. Eating a well-balanced diet strengthens your...

As adults, we’re aware of the toll a desk-bound lifestyle can take on our bodies and mental health. A relatively new phenomenon, though,...

Your kid hauler is an under appreciated pack mule. Show it some love with a good scrub. First, an exterior clean: Most kids love a car...

One thing is clear: dogs and cats who maintain a healthy weight live longer, healthier lives. There are significant health concerns...

This goes for sunglasses, too Ah yes, the old wipe-on-the shirt method of cleaning one’s glasses is what many people do when they need a...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been in the news a lot recently, but it’s nothing new. What is new is global attention for...

“You should sit in nature for 20 minutes a day… unless you are busy, then you should sit for an hour.” — Zen Proverb Nature has been...

For many of us, life with a four-legged creature is a wonderful, enriching experience that we want others to have, too. But think twice...

Many parents are surprised to hear that their infants should have eye exams with an optometrist. Aren’t all of those well child visits...

One of the many gifts of living in the mid-Willamette Valley is the ability to visit snowy areas, but not have to live in them daily. If...

Choosing peace over panic In winter, plants rest, animals hibernate and the natural world is forced to slow down by shorter daylight...

We’ve all been there: While rushing to make it in time for that playdate, appointment or last-minute trip to Target, the dreaded...

Blue light refers to a specific color range of light emitted by any backlit device — if a device is brighter when it is on than off, it...

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Online bullying gets plenty of attention, with young people having access to social media. But bullying in real life (IRL, as kids...

Many shoppers find themselves in a gray area. The struggle is real when it comes to determining what’s right for your needs, wants and...

Young people generally do very well with contact lenses. Your 12-year-old daughter might not share your affinity for fashion eyewear. Or,...