Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing your family a Happy, Healthy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday!

Happy Halloween!

Decorating pumpkins is always a great way to get into the Halloween holiday.  Look at these fun creations!

Score Big with these Football Snacks!

Nine Steps to a Smart Start...Back to School Preparation

As the lazy days of summer slip away, it will soon be time to put away the beach chairs and corner lemonade stands and prepare for going back to school. Check out some tips to make the transition easier:



http://www.greatschools.org/back-to-school/preparation/71-back-to-school-blues.gs

Be Mouth Healthy for Life!

Your oral health is an important part of your overall health, and we hope that you and your whole family will find MouthHealthy informative, fun and easy to use. Health information changes all the time and this website will too. Check out MouthHealthy, an award-winning website created by the American Dental Association.

Affordable Family Fun in the Bluegrass!

Looking for local activities to enjoy with your little ones? Check out LexFun4Kids website for great ideas and local family outings!

Travel Kit for a More Enjoyable Ride

Create a Travel Kit for a more Enjoyable Car Ride...

Preparing and Packing for Summer Vacation?

Most kids love going on vacation, but long car rides can be a bore. Here are some tips on assembling fun and inexpensive travel kits which will have your child looking forward to your road trip! Check out the link below for tips to create a fun travel kit!

http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/5677/travel-kits-for-kids

Maternity Fair Success

Special thanks to all of the moms-to-be who visited our booth at the St. Joe East Maternity Fair in Lexington and the Great Expectations Maternity Fair in Richmond.  We hope to meet your little one around his/ her first birthday!

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

What a fun day at the YMCA Healthy Kids Day event!  We hope everyone who visited our booth enjoys the summertime prizes we gave away!  A big thank you to these families for sharing their SMILES with us! 

Thank you for visiting our Booth!

We had so much fun meeting new families at the Lexington Family Magazine's Summer Camp and Activities Fair.  Thank you for coming by to visit our summer-fun booth!

Visit Our Booth!

Visit our booth at the Summer Camps and Activities Fair on Saturday, April 13th from 10am-2pm at Lexington Christian Academy.


 

Spring Break Camps

Staying here for Spring  Break?  There are several things for children to do!  Check out this link for a list of Spring Break Camps!

Spring Break Camps

Thank You!

For six weeks, our team visited schools and preschools to celebrate National Dental Health Month.  We had so much fun sharing the importance of good oral hygiene with so many children.  Thank you to all of the schools, teachers and students that made our visits possible. 

February is National Children's Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month.  We are celebrating in the office and around the community.  Hope to see lots of smiles this month!

Print these helpful guides for proper brushing and flossing. 

http://www.ada.org/sections/professionalResources/pdfs/activity_how_to_floss.pdf

http://www.ada.org/sections/professionalResources/pdfs/activity_how_to_brush.pdf

A Healthy Twist for Dessert

Use this recipe the next time you are looking for a healthier sweet treat!

• Cut and core 1 apple
• Soak in a bowl for a few minutes with cold water and a few drops of lemon juice.
• Dry thoroughly before attempting to put on any peanut butter or cream cheese.
• Spread either all natural peanut butter, or cream cheese on each apple wedge.
• Press into a bowl of toppings.  Toppings could include:
  • Granola
  • Chocolate
  • Coconut
  • Dried cranberries
  • Raisins
  • Chopped nuts
  • Toasted wheat germ
  • Ground flax meal

For additional information or more recipes like these, visit http://www.superhealthykids.com/healthy-kids-recipes/apple-wedges-for-dessert.php

What's on your child's plate?

A nutritious diet impacts oral health. The American Dental Association shared this article about the importance of a balanced diet,  http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/nutrition.aspx

Protect your Athlete's Smile

When it comes to protecting your mouth, a mouth guard is an essential piece of athletic gear that should be part of your standard equipment from an early age.  If you have an athlete in your family, learn more about protecting your child's mouth by reading the following article, Mouthguards. 

Happy New Year