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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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‘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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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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Congratulations! You’ve cooked a HUGE bird! Looking for ways to incorporate the leftovers into other meals? Here are 5!   Turkey Burritos What better a way to change up the flavor than by going south of the border! Heat a can of black beans in a saucepan with 1/2 cup bottled salsa. Add shredded turkey to the beans to heat through. Cook rice separately. Place beans, rice, sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, cilantro, hot sauce, and more bottled salsa on a 12-inch flour tortilla or wrap. Roll up burritos, tucking in ends. (via)   Turkey for Breakfast! Make this hash for an easy “gobble-filled” AM meal! Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add …

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The holiday season has officially commenced! So, let’s eat drink and be merry… right? Well, not so fast. While the holidays do call for extra celebration and maybe even a little indulgence, it is important to not lose total sight of your health and wellness goals. Our friends from Carson Tahoe Health Nutritional Services explain: “When it comes to big meal holidays like Thanksgiving, we don’t advocate completely turning down holiday foods, but we do think it’s important to have some healthy options mixed in,” says Kim Mason, former Registered Dietician at Carson Tahoe Health. “Portion control is one of the easiest ways to control your caloric intake without feeling deprived of the foods you love.” Here’s a couple tips …

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