Health

Ben Stiller Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Lifesaving Test

There’s something about cancer. It sucks. There’s no gentle, sugar-coating, easy way to say it. It just sucks. Being told the news is no picnic either. Just ask father, actor and comedian Ben Stiller. In a personal essay on Medium Oct. 4, he shared the news that in 2014 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. […]

It’s Bike Safety Month! Stay Safe with Your Helmet

It’s Bike Safety Month! Stay Safe with Your Helmet

The weather has turned. Finally! We’re seeing beautiful sunny days and blue skies which means our little guy is begging to get outdoors everyday. (Even when he’s been sick but that’s another story.) Whether it’s a trip to the park, cruising in his Power Wheels, or hitting the sidewalks on his strider bike, he wants […]

How to Perform CPR on a Baby

How to Perform CPR on a Baby

We’ve talked before about the importance of knowing CPR in the event of an emergency. Many parents recall learning years ago, but often those skills and memories fade without some updating or practice. Young children often don’t understand the many dangers lurking around them, but also frequently don’t take the word “No!” very seriously. Most incidents […]

How to Choose A Pediatrician You Actually Like

How to Choose A Pediatrician You Actually Like

Do you like your pediatrician? With so many things to consider, it’s not always a simple question. If you’re anything like me, you probably have a ton of questions to ask a pediatrician the first time you meet and don’t want them to get annoyed. In our search, I asked all my co-workers for recommendations, my wife […]

8 Simple Ways to Protect Your Children’s Eyesight

8 Simple Ways to Protect Your Children’s Eyesight

The words “you need glasses” to a child can send shivers down their spine and pleas of other options. I think we can all remember the tough crowd elementary school can be. Maybe your kiddos are experiencing it right now? Taking proper care of your eyes isn’t only healthy, it’s essential to learning. That’s why when Kaiser Permanente […]

Daddy Go-Bag: What to Pack for the Hospital

Daddy Go-Bag: What to Pack for the Hospital

“The Go Team.” Has a flashy ring to it doesn’t it? You know, the team of elite personnel assembled, bags packed, and ready to go anywhere at a moments notice. Once the phone rings, the alarm sounds, or the lights flash, they’re ready to be whisked half way around the world and air drop into […]