Canker sores are common, shallow ulcers that appear inside the mouth for a variety of reasons such as changes in diet, hormones, injury and stress. They are painful, but they usually go away on their own and are not contagious.

Kids who wear removable retainers must take them out to eat, and with the socializing and distractions of a school lunchroom, we’d probably forget them at least once ourselves. Many of them are also clear, which looks nice for a smile, but makes them hard to find on trays, countertops, etc.

When children are young, they eagerly share stories about their days. Parents can nurture these conversations to continue that connection through the teenage years and beyond.

We often think about improving our homes in two ways: maintaining what we have or renovating when something no longer works. But there is another approach — thoughtful, incremental improvements that keep a home functional, beautiful and valuable over time.

It’s a question almost every parent hears at some point: “Why do I have to learn this stuff?” In most cases, your child is not being obstinate; they’re thinking critically, and that’s something to encourage.

Have a question you forgot to discuss at the doctor’s office?

After years of working with remodeling clients, these are the most popular requests from busy moms.

Oregon is experiencing one of its worst tick seasons, driven by a mild winter and warm early spring that allowed tick populations to surge across the West.