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...

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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...

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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,...

After months of spontaneous summer fun, it can be a challenge for families to get back into a back-to-school routine...a little planning...

It’s the topic of conversation at all your recent BBQs and playdates, and it’s held a steady spot in global news for months. Okay, we...

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...

Having a newly minted driver in your household is equal parts exciting and terrifying. Having a contract that outlines expectations and...