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​Mindfulness For Kids – It’s Importance and Why It’s Helpful

Are kids these days mindful or are their minds just plain full? Are they in the moment or multitasking? These days, most kids are constantly on the go, preoccupied, and overwhelmed, but are they really able to focus and be present? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention before the pandemic even started, depression and anxiety were on the rise in children ages 6-17. Resear…

​Back-to-School Immune Support

Where did the summer go? I can’t believe it’s already that time of year, where kids of all ages, teachers, professors, and other school employees head back to school. As we move from being outside, where we're soaking up vitamin D, to primarily being indoors – now, more than ever, we need to focus on maintaining a robust immune system. There are several nutrients that can assist with…

How Exercise Benefits the Entire Family

Maintaining an active lifestyle together plays a key role in optimizing the entire family’s overall health and outlook on life. When families join together to exercise, numerous benefits have been seen. Not only does activity keep our joints lubed, muscles strengthened, and tendons and ligaments flexible, but it also supports a healthy mood. Teaching children about the benefits of exercise at…

​How Much Omega-3s Kids Need at Every Age

When determining how much omega-3s kids need at every age, we need to consider multiple facets, including the child's body weight, omega-3 source, the latest scientific research, and the Omega-3 Index. Recommendations will vary, but we do know that omega-3s are important from the beginning of life, through adolescence, to young adults and beyond. Studies show the omega-3s EPA and DH…

Send your Kids' [Immunity] to the Head of the Class

It is back to school time. Most years, parents think about pens, paper, backpacks, and other traditional school supplies. This year, many of us are thinking about our kids' wellness and how to keep them healthy and their immune systems strong.  For starters, remember that sweets and sweetened beverages are the number one source of sugar for our kiddos, and sugar can negatively imp…

​Why Sleep Is So Important for Kids

Sleep is such an important time for the body and mind to rest and repair. It's just as crucial as balanced nutrition and sufficient activity for kids of all ages. How well children sleep has a major influence on their overall quality of life. When kids obtain an adequate amount of sleep, research has seen that they have improved attention, behavior, learning, and memory. So, let’s help make s…