Dec 2, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Sometimes it may feel like everywhere you turn, there’s some sort of junk food being advertised—whether that’s cupcakes or fries or deep fried things on a stick. And more than sometimes, you have a child begging you for a sweet treat or sugary drink. It...
Dec 2, 2019Hannah Donart, MPH
Slime seems to be the hottest new toy for kids. They love that it’s a tactile toy they can squeeze and smash. But before you rush out to buy a new tub of gooey slime on your next shopping trip, have you ever wondered what’s actually in it? Turns out,...
Sep 20, 2019Because Health
Make bath time extra fun with our non-toxic bath toy roundup! Lots of traditional toys (including that famous yellow rubber ducky) contain BPA, phthalates, or PVC. We knew there were better toy options out there, so we searched high and low to bring you the safest...
Aug 8, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
The beginning of the new school year is right around the corner and school-aged children around the country will be heading back to an environment full of learning, creative expression, and…air pollution? Unfortunately, yes. Well, what does this even mean? And what...
Aug 6, 2019Hannah Donart, MPH
It’s almost the end of summer and time to start thinking about those back-to-school supplies. Backpack, lunch box, pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, NSF/ANSI 53 certified water bottles to filter lead…wait, what was that last one? Yep, many children in this...
Jun 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Popsicles are such a fun treat for adults and kids whenever it gets hot outside! We put together a fun graphic where you can make your own recipe for a healthy homemade popsicle, using whatever you have on hand. We make all sorts of popsicles from leftover fruit,...
Apr 26, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Let’s face it, getting a child to eat, no less a picky eater, might actually be the most daunting task in the world. Whether you’ve been on the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches only train for the past week or past month and just want your child to add...
Apr 25, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
As soon as spring hits, we find any excuse to go outside and spend time in the sun. If you have kids, outdoor time is often synonymous with heading to the playground. We LOVE the playground and always encourage kids to get outside and play! Washing hands and taking...
Apr 24, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Let’s face it, the allure of screen time is hard to pass up for kids… and parents too (who can deny that those 30 minute of silence when Paw Patrol is on are pure bliss). As tempting as it is to have shows on repeat all day, getting your kids to play...
Feb 11, 2019Because Health
No matter how many teeth your kid has, they still should brush them all. These toothpaste options have all gotten great reviews online and are vetted to be safe for your kids. You could technically use them too, but if watermelon toothpaste just doesn’t sound...
