As fall is upon us and children are returning to school the topic of backpacks always comes up.  Using a backpack that fits ergonomically is important because it’s something your child will use every day of the school year.  A few simple measurements can tell you the exact size that is ideal for your child...Read More

Being a child is a critical time in life, the foundations for a healthy adult are being set up.  This is the time when bones are growing and hardening, the brain is developing, and hormones are raging.  With all of this going on in a small body you can imagine that a lot of vitamins...Read More

One of the best ways to increase milk supply is to keep nursing your baby! Our bodies are amazing at producing exactly what baby needs, so the stimulation of the nerves during breastfeeding helps to produce more milk in the breasts. The emptying of milk is a signal for your body to increase it’s milk...Read More

When you decide to have a baby there are so many things to consider when it comes to their health.  One of the main questions women today face is whether to breastfeed. There are so many amazing health benefits for you and your baby but that doesn’t always mean it is easy.  Though it is...Read More

This month, we are focusing on all things related to breastfeeding! This week, let’s take a look at how breastfeeding is perceived in various countries around the world. In most countries, there are some stigmas surrounding breastfeeding, especially breastfeeding in public. Some people think that mamas should be able to breastfeed wherever they want to,...Read More

The topic of breastfeeding is a complex one in today’s society.  To do it. Not to do it. How long to do it. All questions that come up for women when they are pregnant and trying to decide what will work for them.  Many women in the United States also face the fact that they...Read More

Summer is in full swing.  Being from the Midwest we cherish the time we get to spend outdoors during what seems like the shortest season of the year.  After hibernating for a few months we charge outside and take up our favorite past times which can include anything from gardening to golfing and hiking to...Read More

Summertime in Wisconsin can get pretty hot, and may have you and your family reaching for cool treats to beat the heat. Last week we talked about the importance of keeping hydrated this summer (and year round!). While nothing is better for your body than drinking water, many of us would like to throw something...Read More

Water is one of the most important nutrients that you both drink and absorb though the foods you eat.  What exactly does water do in your body? It moistens the food you eat, aids in food digestion, transports nutrients throughout your body, helps eliminate waste, and decreases heat.  Those are all pretty important functions that...Read More

Summer is officially in full swing! After such a long winter, it feels amazing to finally be able to enjoy time outside in the sunshine. Since we are spending more time outdoors, it is important to make sure we are taking care of our skin, and using sunscreen. Not all sunscreens are created equally, which...Read More