Health
Heart Healthy Tips for All Ages
Knowing key health numbers like your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol, and working closely with your doctor to manage them, are keys to preventing heart disease and stroke. Read more
Walking the Walk for Mental Health: a Mother's Story
"I was told early on that the disease of mental illness was not a “casserole disease.” Friends and neighbors don’t visit with baked goods or flowers. People tend to shy away from what they don’t understand." Read more
Sober Solidarity: How Women are Defying Their Wine Mom Status for a Healthier Lifestyle & a Happier Home
One doesn’t need to look far to find a popular meme that supports a parent’s drinking habit. After all, aren’t kids the reason we drink? Here's help if you are not sure you are taking a well-deserved break or breaking up your family with alcohol. Read more
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Piper’s Story: Living With Ulcerative Colitis
October cover girl Piper’s Story is about acting, singing, a dog named Dorian, and living with a chronic illness Read more
How to Support Your Child with ADHD
Life with a child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder sometimes can be overwhelming. It is important to remember that a child with ADHD is not intentionally being difficult or lazy; they often are trying as hard as they can to foc Read more
5 Facts About Scoliosis That Every Parent Should Know
Early screening and intervention can help children of all ages avoid the pain and complications of untreated scoliosis, and potentially avoid future surgery. Read more
All-Star Answers to Parents’ Sports Questions
We asked experts at the National Alliance for Youth Sports as well as an award-winning college coach/recruiter to answer some of the most pressing questions parents have about kids and sports. Read more
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Stress in Children: Signs, Symptoms and Strategies
We are all living in a time of increased stress these days. Our world as we know it has undergone a drastic shift, and our children are not immune to the impact. Read more
The Importance of Keeping Dental Health Appointments During Covid-19
Dental issues don’t go away on their own. On the contrary, because oral diseases are progressive and compounding, untreated dental problems considerably worsen over time. Read more
Avow is Helping Kids Cope With Loss
This year Avow is marking National Children's Grief Awareness Day by hosting a drive-through for kids and families. Read more
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"Maskne:" What it is and how to treat it
One benefit of wearing a mask is hiding your skin break outs, but the mask may actually be causing your acne. Here's how to treat it. Read more
8 COVID-19 Coping Tips for Parents
Here are eight tips to help make life at home during quarantine easier to manage. Read more
