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August 20, 2015
August 17, 2015
Back To School and Back to Healthy Breakfasts
The summer is winding down and kids are getting back into the struggle of an early morning routine. Some days it feels like a victory that you got them dressed and to class on time. One part of your child’s morning which is often overlooked – but shouldn’t be – is... Read More
August 13, 2015
Six Tips to get your kids back to bed for back to school
Back to school time is in full swing in New Mexico, and while we are hustling to get the kiddos organized and prepped with all the essentials (like the sports physicals we talked about last week), we cannot ignore one of the most basic human needs: sleep. We all know that getting a good... Read More
August 6, 2015
Back To School Sports Physicals
It’s back to school time, a time when we have a ton of things to check off the list: new clothes, new books and supplies, getting enrolled in some fun physical sports for good exercise, and more. Before you completely check off the sports part, you want to consider getting your teenaged-child... Read More
August 5, 2015
Quick tips on preventing West Nile Virus this summer
Summer in New Mexico means rain, and rain means mosquitoes. Unfortunately, mosquitoes aren’t just an annoyance: they can also carry disease, such as West Nile virus.The Albuquerque Health Department recently confirmed that there have been mosquitoes in our area that have tested positive for... Read More
July 30, 2015
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7
Every year in the first week of August, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) organizes World Breastfeeding Week, which seeks to bring awareness to the importance of how women and families can make breastfeeding and work function together. The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2015 is... Read More
July 27, 2015
Container Gardens Offer Scalable Gardening for Beginners
Gardening can be easier said than done. There are many factors to consider when growing your own produce – climate, soil, planting season, watering, drainage, harvest time, and pests. And then do you have adequate space and the time to maintain a garden? For those who would like to tip-toe... Read More
July 23, 2015
Health benefits of chocolate - six questions with Teresa Anderson, CDE, our resident dietician
Chocolate. Who doesn’t love chocolate? We want it in our breakfast, our lunch, our snacks, our vending machines and after dinner. It’s a staple of almost any holiday, birthday celebration, or just because you wanted chocolate. We are taught from an early age that chocolate isn’t... Read More
July 16, 2015
Sunblock: Why We Need it and What to Look For.
Going to the pool or doing yard work this summer? Maybe you’re just planning on a road trip with the top down, or you’re taking your dog for an afternoon stroll. Whatever it is you’re doing, don’t start without your sunscreen. Nobody likes a nasty sunburn, but there are more... Read More
July 14, 2015