Making a lunch for your child to bring to school is one of the most important everyday tasks we do as parents. Our goal? To pack a nutritious meal — fast. Plus, it has to include foods they’ll actually eat – because a lunch can be a 10/10 nutritionally, but if...

By Elizabeth May, DDS, MSD and Shannon DeVera, DDS What is fluoride? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in rocks, soil, water, and air. It is considered to be especially beneficial in dentistry, as it promotes enamel remineralization (strengthens tooth...

        There are two kinds of kids—kids who love reading and have their nose in a book at dinner, past bedtime, and when they’re supposed to be leaving for school. And then there are those who would rather do anything than read.   For parents who look to...

Sleepaway camp provides a unique landscape for children to build independence, self-esteem and, most of all, resilience.

Make no mistake—family travel, particularly with small kids, feels more like a work trip than a true vacation. As you head toward Spring Break and get deeper into planning August travel, consider aligning your plans with family friends. Focus on families with kids the...

I know I’m not alone when I think, “Why did no one tell me how difficult finding a great babysitter would be?”   When my children were young, my husband and I decided to move to Austin, Texas for his job. We left all our family and friends behind along with the...

Dale Schwartz spent years working in the financial and pharmaceutical sector, but always dreamed of opening a bowling alley. In 2006, the dad of three young kids launched Pinstripes, which is everything you *don’t* expect from a bowling alley – gorgeous design,...