The Importance of Core Strength for Growing Kids The Tumble That Changed Everything It started with a fall. My 7-year-old daughter tripped over her own feet while running across the playground. As I helped her up, she said, “I don’t know why I keep tripping, Mom!” That’s when I realized...

Social Interactions and Their Role in Growth A Life-Changing Playdate One afternoon, my 8-year-old son came home from a playdate with his best friend, grinning from ear to ear. He couldn’t stop talking about the soccer game they played and the new trick he learned. That evening, as I tucked...

How Sugar and Processed Foods Impact Growth The Candy Debate at Dinner It started with a simple question: “Mom, can I have candy after dinner?” My 8-year-old son was staring at a brightly colored packet of gummy bears as if it were the answer to all his problems. “Just one,”...