By Dr. Kami Hoss, dad and Dentist States have been reopening and closing again for the last couple of months. At the right time, as dental offices reopen, parents will want to schedule or reschedule their children’s appointments for teeth cleaning, orthodontic treatment, or other oral care. Trust me, as a parent to an 8-year-old boy and as a dentist and orthodontist; this topic is on my mind. COVID-19 has presented dentists with challenges—just like all businesses—and you sho

By: Dr. Alyssa Dweck, OB/GYN & Monistat Ambassador When a woman first becomes pregnant, she often experiences a range of emotions – from happiness and excitement about the new baby she is welcoming into the world to apprehension and worry about the unknown changes that will not only occur in her life but within her body. As I’ve met with my pregnant patients through the years, I’ve come to realize that while many know about the common bodily changes that happen during pregnan

By Janet Allison, https://www.boysalive.com/ If you are raising a boy, it is almost guaranteed that at some point in his young life, he will throw things, yell, hit, scream “I hate you,” and turn everything into a gun. Does that mean he’ll grow up to be aggressive or violent? Or will he grow up knowing that you ‘get him’ and can respond to his big emotions in a healthy and positive way? Many parents (especially moms) are surprised when their sweet little baby suddenly becomes

By Dr. Joanne Foster Over the past several weeks, families have adjusted to lots of changes in routines, social situations, schooling, and day-to-day dynamics. Along the way, many children (and adults, too) have been struggling with a lack of structure and procrastination. With summer approaching, and people craving more time outdoors, procrastination continues to be an issue. Here’s what to do about it—and why. WHAT IS PROCRASTINATION? "Procrastination is no secret. Like cau