KohlsBuildingHealthyHabits.com

Healthy Eating

Good choices lead to rich benefits: The affordability of eating well

Dec. 2, 2010 1:57 p.m.

Buying healthy foods and eating well doesn’t have to break the bank. Eating well is about making sensible choices, watching our serving sizes, checking labels, knowing what foods give us the healthy advantages we need and even clipping coupons.

Dairy: Doing your body's heavy lifting today, building strength for tomorrow.

Nov. 23, 2010 1:22 p.m.

Most of us know dairy is an important source of calcium. We’ve probably learned at some point that calcium provides our bodies with important nutrients to strengthen our bones and build durability for when we get older. Yet, as a piece of the puzzle of ou

Power packs of goodness

Nov. 9, 2010 11:40 a.m.

It’s impossible to understate the importance that fruits and vegetables bring to our diets. As parents, we understand the nutritional advantages of fruits and vegetables, but many of us are not doing enough to help our kids appreciate these foods.

Hydration Nation

Oct. 27, 2010 2:01 p.m.

What do our bodies have in common with planet earth? We both are made of about 60 - 70 percent water, and we both require water to keep us alive and well.

Teen food processors: the elephant in the room

Sept. 30, 2010 2:16 p.m.

Anyone with growing teenagers can tell you they are capable of eating you out of house and home. ... We need to be sure our teens aren’t just eating more, but are eating the right foods and exercising as well.

You are what you eat: encouraging healthy eating with our children

Sept. 13, 2010 10:17 a.m.

When it comes to encouraging healthy eating habits for our families, there are a few easy things we can remember to help make a big difference.

Teen Driving

Safe driving and your teen: Top things to remember

Aug. 17, 2010 3:44 p.m.

Helping our teens become safe drivers takes a lot of coaching, attention, patience and active parenting.

Drivers: Be safe, be smart

Aug. 3, 2010 2:12 p.m.

Practice alone may not make a new driver perfect, but it will certainly make him or her better, safer and smarter.

Teens, drinking and driving

July 21, 2010 5:12 p.m.

As with most parenting concerns, turning a blind eye only makes it worse. Read on to learn how you can help speak with your son or daughter ...

Coaching Good Driving Behavior

July 6, 2010 3:18 p.m.

Driving is new and exciting for teens. Don't forget to coach them on the very real consequences ... as well as the rewards that come with good driving.

Distraction Elimination

June 22, 2010 11:09 a.m.

There are a lot of distractions on the road, but what many people don’t realize is just how many there are inside the car, too.

Parenting doesn't stop when you turn the key: Be a good example behind the wheel

June 1, 2010 10:33 a.m.

Does your teen driver recognize that good driving is safe driving?

Helmet Safety

Helmet Safety: Top things to remember

May 12, 2010 11:44 a.m.

The simple and most important things to remember about helmets. Read more!

To wear or not to wear: Encourage safety

April 29, 2010 3:07 p.m.

It's important but how can you get a youngster to wear a helmet?

Different helmets for different activities

April 14, 2010 10:54 a.m.

Choosing the right helmet for the right activity is as important as wearing a helmet. Read more ...

A helmet's lifespan

March 31, 2010 4:26 p.m.

Can you wear out a helmet? Yes!

Fitting your helmet: Snug as a bug

March 16, 2010 2:13 p.m.

Getting kids to wear a helmet is step one. Making sure it fits properly is step two ... and the key to keeping kids safe.

The helmet habit

March 2, 2010 3:55 p.m.

Wearing a helmet is an important part of an active lifestyle. Building the habit with your children early. Read more ...

Dental Health

Teeth: Trauma and protection

March 2, 2010 3:27 p.m.

Kids are daredevils, and it's not uncommon for dental accidents to happen. Read on to learn what you should to protect teeth and what to do if there is a trauma.

The dentist's office: Comfortable and caring

Feb. 28, 2010 4:40 p.m.

How can you help prepare your children for a trip to the dentist? Read more to find out!

Time to give up the "paci"?

Feb. 16, 2010 4:02 p.m.

Sucking is natural for children, but how do you know when it's time to give it up?

Wiggly teeth - what's happening?

Feb. 4, 2010 2:05 p.m.

Children go through a process when it comes to their teeth, but what's behind it all?

Brushing and Flossing: How, Why, When

Jan. 12, 2010 4:04 p.m.

Are you brushing and flossing the way you should be? Are you making sure your children are learning from you and taking proper care of their teeth?

What causes dental decay?

Jan. 4, 2010 12:02 p.m.

First and foremost I want you to understand that dental decay is the most chronic and infectious childhood disease and it's five times more common than asthma among children. Pretty stagering, isn't it?

The ABCs of Good Dental Health

Dec. 5, 2009 12:10 p.m.

Maintaining good dental health takes care, diligence and understanding. That’s where parents come in. Helping teach our children the importance of good dental hygiene will lay the foundation for a lifetime of clean mouths and beautiful smiles.