It’s back-to-school time, and your child has joined the band — good for them! If they have dental braces, clear aligners or other orthodontia, they can happily toot those horns throughout orthodontic treatment.

Summer is the perfect time to get kids off screens and into the outdoors. In Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv introduces the idea of “nature-deficit disorder,” linking disconnection from the natural world to rising anxiety, obesity and attention issues. Children need unstructured outdoor time to awaken their senses, spark creativity, and build emotional and physical resilience.

What do you do with a basement that feels more like a storage unit than a living space? You turn it into one of your favorite spots in the house.

Balance is a crucial life skill, whether it’s managing your time or mastering your body’s movements. For kids, gymnastics offers a fun and effective way to develop this balance while enhancing their coordination.

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.

With a toddler on her hip and mud on her boots, this mom can handle a broken gate, a surprise vet call or a child’s meltdown all before 8 a.m.