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Sep 5, 2024 | 
noozhawk.com | Dan Brennan
For sports enthusiasts in Santa Barbara, the excitement of local high school and college games are unmatched. From the spirited cheers at football games and girls flag football to the intense rivalries on the basketball court, the energy is palpable. But what if there were a way to experience it all with just one pass—a golden ticket to every thrilling moment? Enter the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table’s (SBART) ultimate Game Pass.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Dan Brennan |Carol Sorgen
Sure, we all get draggy from time to time. A sleepless night here and there, a stressful day at the office, or one too many doughnuts can take their toll. But when you're constantly feeling drained, it might be time to look at what's bringing you down. Check out these energy zappers and see how many apply to you. Sugar provides quick energy, but after picking you up, it drops you hard and leaves you looking for more, says Debi Silber, MS, RD, president of Lifestyle Fitness Inc. in New York.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Dan Brennan |Gina Shaw
Women today have been told we have it all -- careers, families, kids, community involvement, and relationships. But all too often, having it all leaves us with no time or strength left for ourselves. Recent research has shown that women today are less happy than they have been over the past 40 years. There are many theories about why, but lack of free time can be a major reason.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Dan Brennan |Camille Peri
As a parent, you've probably handled enough ear infections, colds, and stomach bugs to feel like an expert. But here are nine other illnesses you should know about. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infection of the airways. It usually isn’t serious, but if your child is under 2, or has a heart or lung disease or a weak immune system, it can inflame the lungs and cause pneumonia. "It's the most common viral respiratory infection that causes hospitalization in young babies," says Kathryn M.
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Mar 21, 2024 | 
tytonpartners.com | Ran Ji |Adam Newman |Dan Brennan |Mats Penberthy
Must Read Blog March 21, 2024 As the notion of “school” and “good education” continue to evolve, the flow of money from state governments is also undergoing a potentially significant transition. The spotlight is on the ascent of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), which allocate a portion of state funds designated for a child’s public school education into a specialized account controlled by parents. Last year alone, more than 92,000 students participated in ESA programs nationwide. With...
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Dan Brennan |Annie Stuart
Doing chores is a tradition in many families. Chores help kids learn responsibility, and sharing chores gives you help around the house. Not sure your kids will go for it? Take heart! There are ways to make chores a little bit, well, less of a chore for everyone. Parenting expert Jim Fay, co-founder of the Love and Logic website, says we all need to feel needed and to know that we're making a contribution -- even kids.
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Dan Brennan |Gina Shaw
From helpless newborn to active toddler: It takes just 12 short months for your baby to undergo this incredible transformation. Babies grow and change at an astounding pace, and every month brings new and exciting developments. New moms and dads often wonder what to expect next and how to know if their baby’s development is on target. Instead of focusing too much on developmental milestones, however, it’s important to remember that babies all develop at their own pace.
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Dan Brennan
Ask any 15-year-old if they know any spoiled kids, and they'll rattle off a slew of examples (maybe with a hint of envy): one friend whose parents gave her a $2,000 shopping spree, another who got a new car at 16 ... you get the picture. But if you're the parent of a newborn, don't sweat it, at least not yet. You can't spoil a baby. Contrary to popular myth, it's impossible for parents to hold or respond to a baby too much, child development experts say.
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Dan Brennan |Tracy Brown
Babies can be pretty gassy. It's common for them to pass gas 13-21 times each day! Why so much? Infants have plenty of chances to swallow air, like when they:Eat, whether food comes from a breast or bottleSuck a pacifierCryWhen air gets trapped in your baby's belly, you may notice that they:BurpGet fussyAre bloatedCryFartHave a hard tummySometimes, gassy babies might seem like they're seriously uncomfortable or in pain. How can you know if there's another problem?
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Feb 22, 2024 | 
webmd.com | Dan Brennan |Eliott C. McLaughlin
To understand whether Wegovy should be used as part of the solution for childhood obesity, you first have to understand the problem. That’s not always easy, even for a doctor, says Megan Kelsey, MD, medical director of lifestyle medicine and adolescent bariatric surgery at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Kelsey admits that early in her career she didn’t fully understand the complexities of childhood obesity, writing it off to personal choices that could be reversed with willpower and exercise.
