Healthy Snack Ideas In Honor of National Nutrition Month!
Kids may not always want to eat their veggies, particularly if they’re not deep fried or nearly drowning in salt or sugar. Still, there are many compelling reasons to help your kids develop healthy eating habits, one of which is their smiles. A healthy diet helps to give your kids the fuel they need to grow up strong, healthy and with lots of energy. March just so happens to be a great month to make a renewed effort to help your whole family eat healthier, too, in honor of National Nutrition Month. Fortunately, there are a lot of healthy snack ideas your kids are likely to love! (more…)
Enjoy Beautiful Blooms and Family Fun at the Dallas Arboretum
The official start of spring is just around the corner now, and that means there is already a lot to see at the Dallas Arboretum, in particular the annual show, Dallas Blooms, which is actually the biggest floral estival in the entire Southwest! This event kicked off February 25 and will run through April 9, 2017. This year’s theme is called, “Flower Power,” and it includes incredible topiaries that have been designed right on top of a vintage Volkswagen van and car, sure to impress both flower fans and VW loyalists. This is, of course, in addition to the thousands of perennials and other blooms that are in season, now. (more…)
Are You Setting a Good Dental Example?
As a parent, you may have learned the hard way that your kids are likely watching your every move. In fact, it could be why you started watching what you say when you inevitably stub a toe, and also why you stopped having French fries as an afternoon snack. When it comes to setting a good oral health example, though, how are you really doing? There are several simple habits you should develop to protect your own smile. Fortunately, these can also help to create a good oral care example for your kids! (more…)
Got Questions About Baby Teeth? Your Pediatric Dentist Could Help!
As a first-time parent, you likely already have your hands full balancing your new life as a mom. You may even be feeling overwhelmed by questions, like how often your child should be napping, eating, or visiting the doctor. In fact, you might not have had a spare second to start thinking about your child’s dental care, yet. Fortunately, your pediatric dentist is there to help you take great care of your baby’s smile. Often, that begins with answering any questions you might have about pediatric dental care! (more…)
What You Need to Know About Teething
Is your generally happy and easygoing baby seeming particularly fussy, lately? If so, it could be due to teething. Babies are born with 20 teeth just below the gumline, which must then come in, or erupt. This can unfortunately be a painful process for your child. Of course, it can also be troubling to parents, seeing their kids suffer from teething troubles. The good news is that there are some simple steps you can take to help your child feel more comfortable during this necessary part of growing up. (more…)