This post originally appeared on the Local Moms Network. These Portobello Mushroom Pizzas are a great way to get kids to eat more veggies any day of the week. Experts say that putting new ingredients into familiar shapes or dishes (for instance, making mushrooms the...
This story was contributed by Harvey Karp, M.D. For so many kids, back-to-school season is full of excitement! They get to pick out a new lunchbox or backpack, see old friends, play at recess, and return to a more predictable routine. The truth is: While children...
Backpacks are customizable, come in all shapes, sizes and colors and are the ultimate in self-expression. But—when not worn properly, they can cause short- or long-term problems in kids’ muscles, joints and—well—back. So what’s the right way to wear and carry a...
This story originally appeared on the Local Moms Network. To be clear, we have nothing against screens; there is a time and a place for them. As parents, they are a tool in our summer parenting survival kit. But come August, it can feel like the only tool we have...
Photo credit: Kat Drake Photography We’ve been feeling all the feels in our house as summer vacation winds down and we gear up to send my oldest daughter, Isabelle off to Kindergarten. Although she is really excited to head off to elementary school, ride the...
