Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar Thanksgiving is possibly my favorite holiday. It’s (mostly) free from the commercial pressures of the bookends of Halloween and Christmas. It’s really all about eating good food, hanging out with family and friends...
Antibiotics save lives, but antibiotic overuse is creating a serious health threat worldwide. Some medications that used to be standard treatment for bacterial infections are now less effective or don’t work at all. When bacteria in the body are...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar I have a confession to make. I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween. I’m just not someone who enjoys being scared or spooked. But my kids have always loved the holiday, which...
Why Sleep is So Important Sleep is vital for everyone’s health — but especially for kids since it affects their mental and physical development and well-being. Without sufficient sleep, children can experience increased irritability, stress, forgetfulness and decreased energy,...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar September is here which means it’s fall. You may not believe it with the 90 degree days and sun…but just go to the store and look at all the pumpkin spice products and...
Back-to-School is an exciting time of year, but also a stressful one for both parents and kids. Here are our recommendations for minimizing back-to-school stress and anxiety: Manage Expectations In a society that strives for perfectionism, we are bombarded...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar If your family is like mine, you are shocked to realize the summer is almost over and it’s time for school to begin. Starting school can be both exciting and terrifying for kids...
It’s not quite “Back-to-School” yet, but it’s never too early to start preparing for a healthy transition. While your kids are still savoring these final weeks of summer fun and freedom, the 2019-2020 school year is just around the...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar Mid-Summer and many of us want to be at the beach enjoying the waves and sand. If you can’t go there yourself, the next best thing is sharing a great book about the...
One of the best things about warm weather is spending time in the water. Whether you’re at the lake, pool, beach, or water park, being in the water is the perfect way to cool off. But water poses a...