The New Food Pyramid! A Registered Dietician
Credit: MyPlate.Gov Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released an updated food pyramid (shown above). The focus? Protein, dairy and healthy fats are emphasized the most, with a smaller recommended amount of grains (and within that, a focus on whole grains)....
5 Ways to Celebrate the Winter Games with Your Kids!
This story was originally shared by Greater Lansing Area Moms 🇺🇸 Team USA Olympic Fun The Winter Olympics 2026 are coming soon, and it’s time to cheer on Team USA with fun, family-friendly activities everyone will love. From hosting an Olympics watch party to tracking...
Baby Teeth 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Your Child’s First Set of Chompers
Baby teeth—also known as primary teeth, deciduous teeth, or milk teeth—are the first set of teeth that emerge in infants and young children. They're temporary placeholders for the adult teeth that follow, but they play a crucial role in a child's development. This...
Health & Wellness Guide 2026
Look and feel your best all through 2026 and beyond with some help from these local experts!
Meet a Mom – Jessica Collins
Jessica Collins is best known for her soap opera career, including winning a Daytime Emmy for The Young and the Restless. She’s also appeared in films like Catch Me If You Can and shows like American Dreams, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Two and a Half Men and...