The anticipation of bringing a new baby into the world can be both exciting and stressful for mothers-to-be. But if you are an expectant African American woman, there is much…

by Alison Solomon, RN It’s snack time and your child is hungry. You serve what you think will be a delicious, simple snack to fill their belly and help them…
For an event that happens to one in every four women, miscarriage is an uncommon word rarely used in public discussion. While many women fear the word itself and the…
Four years ago, my spiritual journey began when I made the decision to stop drinking and start meditating. Examining what I call my inner landscape led to a compassionate understanding…
In the spring of 2016, a local mom contacted Beacon Tree Foundation after her 15-year-old daughter had survived a suicide attempt. The email was heart-wrenching: “On Sunday, February 28, Carolyn…
It’s a common refrain from parents of teenagers. “Haley spends most of the evening in her room. She is always on Instagram and texting with friends.” This process of separating…
MEDARVA Healthcare has spent the past seven years investing in and conducting early childhood vision and hearing screenings. In that time, 19 percent of children have failed one or both…
More and more employers are offering health savings accounts (HSAs) as part of their employee benefits package. This savings account allows you to set aside money to pay for qualified…
You’ve got cavities! Just hearing the phrase induces anxiety in many adults. Children are no different. In fact, the different sounds and sights of the dental office can be quite…
Chances are, you know someone living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. Children, teens, and adults suffer from this serious, and sometimes debilitating, mental health problem. There is good evidence to…