Kids should feel comfortable talking to their parents about sexual health and relationships. Talking about sex can be uncomfortable but kids who have regular communication with their parents about sex and relationships are more likely to prioritize their sexual health and safety. Parents should consider their own opinions on sex and relationships before they talk…
School has been in session for a few months now. During the school year, it may seem like your kids get sick more often than during the summer. One common virus that is spread among young kids is hand, foot, and mouth. Let’s dive into what you need to know about this common virus. What…
Women have been fighting for their rights and equality for a long time. One of the many things that women’s rights advocates have been promoting is equality in sports. Athletics is not just for men and boys anymore. The National Youth Sports Strategy has compiled research that shows that sports can lead to many mental,…
Many women experience hair thinning, hair loss, or baldness during their life. Female hair loss is not often discussed because women feel like they should all have long luscious full heads of hair but that is just not the case for everyone. According to Harvard Health, approximately one-third of women experience hair loss.1 This can…
Taking care of your hair down there can be intimidating to some. There are so many different methods of hair removal they can easily get confusing. There is nothing wrong with pubic hair and it is totally natural. The good news is if you don’t want to remove it, you don’t have to. While some…
Sticking small needles into your face to make holes in your skin may sound painful but some people swear by this beauty routine to help improve the appearance of skin. There are always beauty trends coming and going. Some last the test of time while others are out the door in a hot minute.…
Halloween is a fun holiday for kids and families but it is important to stay safe. Follow these tips to have a safe, healthy, and fun Halloween. Fall is here which means Halloween is right around the corner. It is fun dressing up, being with loved ones, going trick-or-treating, or any other activities you enjoy.…
You have probably seen news of the current monkeypox outbreak recently. On Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that monkeypox is a public health emergency of international concern. As of the end of July 2022, there have been over 19,000 cases of monkeypox reported around the world. The rise in cases…
There are two types of people in the world, those who like using lists and those who don’t like using lists. The classic “to-do” list is probably the most used type of list but you can make a list about almost anything in your life. Lists can be used in a variety of ways,…
The teenage years are so important for a variety of reasons. It’s a time in life when you start to get a little more independence and begin making choices that will affect the future. This applies to health also. The habits and choices that our teens make will shape their health in the future. There…