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Healthy Children

Parenting philosophies aside, we can all agree that keeping our kids safe and healthy is priority No. 1. What’s likely not getting as much attention is your health, specifically your own mental and physical self-care (you know the saying about oxygen masks…).

NPN parents and experts have lots of advice and information about keeping everyone in the family healthy, whether you need help with nutrition, car seat safety, pediatrician visits, mental health concerns or just run-of-the-mill colds.

Your kid will hate some foods, and that's ok
It never ceases to amaze me how my two kids—born from the same womb—can be so different. I don't know why it still surprises me so much, but it always does. In areas where one excels, the other strugg...
Coat or no? Car seat safety during the cold winter months
We sure know how to bundle up in the Midwest. We don’t let winter stop us from living life and enjoying the parks, zoos and fun outdoor activities. But it’s a lot of work to get all that winter gear o...
To the moms running on fumes, this is how to refill the tank
Mom, have you ever had the feeling that you are running on fumes? Has your tank ever felt empty already when you were waking up in the morning? Have you gone to bed with your mind racing with all the ...

Discussions

I had a taco with corn in it and a chocolate bar with a few nuts in it the few days before my scheduled colonoscopy-problem?

Blah. I've been generally compliant but not perfectly so. Do I need to cancel the procedure? Thank you! ...

Anyone have a kid with flat feet and overpronation?

I just took my daughter (age 10) to the podiatrist because she has flat feet and her right foot is really flat, with her ankle almost looking collapsed. This pushes her toes outward on that foot. The doctor recommended orthotics, which she was fitted for, and we are also going to do some physical th...

Teen is a horrible eater

My teenage daughter (age 15) has a horrible diet. She would eat 100% carbs (pasta, bread, ramen, rice, mac n cheese, cereal) if it was up to her.  I feel like she is getting worse as she gets older, not better.  She has ADHD and is "young" for her age and really hard headed about this stuff (not sur...

FREE EVENT - Veggie Fest Chicago

Getting kids excited about fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy. (If you’ve ever negotiated “just one more bite,” we see you. 😊) That’s why we’re so excited to be part of Veggie Fest Chicago this weekend! We’ve created a space where kids can laugh, play, explore, and discover that healthy foods c...

Frozen shoulder

Can anyone recommend a good physical therapist for frozen shoulder?   thanks! ...

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