Author: Sara Reyes

Early Childhood Development: Mental Health and Children

Parenting is hard, and no one will argue with a parent about that. Parents spend lots of energy tracking their child’s physical and developmental milestones, but what about their mental health milestones?  What skills and milestones do you want to see your child achieve or accomplish as they grow up?…

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Wellness Wednesday: Plant-Based Proteins

Protein serves as the main building blocks of your body, and is used to make muscles, tendons, organs, skin, and hair. It is also used to produce hormones, immune responses, and cellular repair. Foods that contain protein provide essential amino acids, known as the building blocks of protein, and other…

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Wellness Wednesday – Snacking: Healthy or Harmful?

Snacking can be part of a healthy meal plan. It can help prevent hunger between meals, and help manage portion sizes at mealtime.  When snacking becomes habitual and cravings increase exponentially, it can wreak havoc on your weight loss journey.  Here are some strategies to snack smartly. Eat More at…

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Early Childhood Development: It’s More Than Just Play!

“When children pretend, they’re using their imaginations to move beyond the bounds of reality. A stick can be a magic wand. A sock can be a puppet. A small child can be a superhero.” – Fred Rogers For children, the wonder of play is an essential steppingstone toward healthy development…

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Wellness Wednesday: Holiday Eating Tips

Thanksgiving may be right behind us, but several holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and New Year’s Eve are on the horizon, and also bring lots of food to the table. These festivities make it feel impossible to keep up with our healthy habits. Here are some tips to eat, drink,…

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Wellness Wednesday: National Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month, the perfect time to raise awareness to help prevent, manage and reduce risks associated with diabetes. There are 38.4 million people in the U.S. with diabetes. The highest prevalence is seen in  American Indian, Alaska Native, non-Hispanic Black  and Hispanic adult communities. What is Diabetes?…

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