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We reached out to the amazing pediatrics team at Carson Medical Group Carson Tahoe Health to help us identify at what age we should be teaching our children basic life and motor skills. If you and your child are at home enjoying the holiday break, consider trying a few!   First things first, it’s important to remember that children develop at different speeds, and that’s ok. These are recommendations about what generally works best for each child. If you have any questions about your children’s developmental skills, you should consult your pediatrician!   Ages 2-3 This is the average age when kids begin to learn basic skills, they mainly include grooming and some help with chores. Here’s what you can …

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Ok, we know… you learned how to drive when you were 16… but in case you don’t happen to have your Driver’s Ed handbook handy, we thought we’d provide you with a quick refresher on winter weather driving. The cold weather and pending harsh conditions require everyone to be more aware and to take additional measures to be as safe as possible on the roads. Driving in Snow and Ice If there is a blizzard or extreme snowfall, the best advice is to not drive if at all possible. If you can, wait until snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work. It’s also important to allow for extra time driving. Rushing in this weather …

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‘Tis the season to be celebrating holiday cheer! If you are hosting a fantastic soiree, but want to be (even just a little more) health conscious here’s some great tips!   1. Dish up lighter or smaller desserts. Let’s be honest: it wouldn’t be a holiday party without holiday desserts. So make it easy for your guests. Serve light desserts when possible, and offer dessert trays with bite-size samples. When serving up desserts, think about portions that are two to four bites — just enough to taste and enjoy. Your guests can always have more! (Tip from WebMD.com) 2.GET MOVING.. It depends on the type of party you’re having, but possibilities include: Dancing. Holiday caroling or a moonlight, candlelight, or flashlight …

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If you are like us, and love a delicious smoothie to start the day, then keep reading! When winter rolls around, smoothies can become a little tough. A lot of fruit we might be used to is out of season and can be less flavorful, making our delicious smoothies a little blander than we’d prefer. But fear not! We are sharing our top winter-friendly smoothies using fruits that are in season and readily available. Happy blending!   Raspberry-Pomegranate Smoothie   1 ½ cups pomegranate juice (low sugar) 2 cups fresh (or frozen) unsweetened raspberries 2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt   Mix ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.   283 calories per serving.     Shape-Shifter …

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Mina Fiddyment, health navigator at the Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Institute, came across this interesting article on SheKnows.com about the health benefits of keeping a tidy space! Now, we understand that life happens, things get cluttered and let’s face it sometimes we just may not feel like cleaning.  However, we do encourage you to read on and maybe the next time you’re forced to do laundry or pick up, you’ll feel better since it’s good for your health! A stress survey conducted on behalf of the Huffington Post revealed home organization as being one of the most common stress triggers. 84 percent of those polled worry their home isn’t clean or organized enough, and 87 percent of the women polled …

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