Why You Should Care About Air Quality
The spring weather brings outdoor activities, the end of the school year, and all the fun-filled days summer brings. The spring and summer also bring episodes of poor air quality to the Greater Philadelphia region. The longer days of bright sunshine and higher temperatures help to bake pollutants from our cars, trucks, and even lawn […]
Enjoy Nature’s Bounty and Delicious Treats from Local Farmers’ Markets
One of the best parts of spring is the re-opening of local farmer’s markets. Chances are, even if you are a home gardener yourself, you won’t have anything to harvest for a few weeks at least, but your local farmer’s market will have in-season fruits and veggies, leafy greens, fresh flowers and much more! From […]
How to Keep Your Kids Active Without Organized Sports
As our children head back to school, no matter where they are learning, we discover another important element in our daily lives which is possibly missing or extremely diminished: organized sports and recreational activities. Whatever sports or recreation may look like for your child, staying active is essential for their overall physical and mental well-being. […]
Not What I Was Expecting: Pregnant and Parenting Through a Pandemic
2020 isn’t what any of us were expecting. For instance, I wasn’t expecting to be expecting during a pandemic. Being pregnant in 2020 feels a little bit like I signed up for a marathon, showed up at the start, and discovered that the race is to be run barefoot on an unmarked course. (Full disclosure: […]
Masks 101: How to Wear And Wash Them to Stay Safe
Water bottles, wipes, tissues, bandaids – moms are known for carrying all the things for their family on the go. As a mom of two, I’ve now added masks to the list of things I can’t leave home without. These days, we all know we need to wear our masks in public places to block […]
3 Surprising Benefits of Pediatric Dental Care
Seeing your child smile is one of life’s greatest gifts, and knowing that their smile is strong and healthy makes it even sweeter. Taking care of your little one’s smile is important to their overall health, and regular visits to the dentist will keep their pearly whites in ship shape. But did you know that […]
Air Quality Alerts Help Protect Your Child’s Health
Outdoor air quality in southeastern Pennsylvania isn’t always healthy. In fact, there are 15-20 days each year when air pollution levels are dangerously high, according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Typically the culprit is ground-level ozone, which is formed by a cocktail of pollutants from industry, cars and trucks, and power plants. It is […]