Nutrition is essential for child brain development, which lays the foundation for lifetime attention, emotion, and behavior regulation, and overall mental health.  Essential nutrients that support brain development and mental health include:   Vitamins: A, B, C, D, & E.   Minerals: Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Selenium.   Fatty Acids: Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).   Dietary Fiber. Studies also identify harmful […]

Parenting is no joke. While undeniably rewarding, it can also be quite demanding. Moreover, parenting is often just one of several roles a parent plays, alongside partner, worker, neighbor, etc. The stress of these roles – even when rewrading – can take their tole on physical and mental health for parents and children alike (1,2,3). […]

Smoothies are all the rage these days, but are they really all they’re cracked up to be? From the green vegetable variety to the more-like-milkshake fare, we’ve got the skinny on smoothies here.     Do you want to boost your health, energy, and mood with a simple and delicious drink? If so, you might […]