The Beauty of Down Syndrome

As a parent, the ultimate fear is for a doctor to give you bad news concerning the health of your baby. Our heads spin, and we instantly feel heart broken, maybe even physically ill.  HealthLife met with two moms, Christina Moore and Jean Kuo, who feel lucky to be raising two amazing children who are diagnosed with Down Syndrome. For them, it is a blessing … Continue reading The Beauty of Down Syndrome

Children & Therapy

It has become common to discuss mental health among adults, but what about children’s mental health? Just like adults, children experience hardships and can struggle to make sense of things on their own. When children have problems, they cannot handle on their own, therapy can help because it can give them a safe place to voice their feelings and build new skills that will enable … Continue reading Children & Therapy

  National Pre-School Fitness Day

Preschool is a very exciting time for kids. Kids finally get a chance to make friends, socialize and play on the playground. This is an important time in a child’s life, not only socially but physically. Believe it or not starting physical fitness this young is a great way to ensure your child stays healthy long term.  Childhood obesity is a big concern in the … Continue reading   National Pre-School Fitness Day

National Mentor Month

Learn About National Mentor Month with Michael Knowles. Not even the best school in the world can teach a young person everything necessary to succeed in life. To cite a well-known proverb, it really does take a village.  One of the most helpful members of that village can be a mentor. And such a person can be especially impactful in the life of an at-risk … Continue reading National Mentor Month