Tag: Children’s Health

School Lunches Get a Healthy Boost from USDA Update

School Lunches Get a Healthy Boost from USDA Update

What Does the Latest USDA School Lunch Nutrition Standards Update Mean for Children’s Health?

Schools will implement nutrition changes centered around milk, sodium and whole grains in July. What do those changes mean for your child?

Pinwheel Gardens Symbolize Our Role in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect

BCN Cascade Grand Rapids - employees stand next to a pinwheel garden in the grass in front of the office for Child Abuse Prevention month

BCN Cascade Grand Rapids - employees stand next to a pinwheel garden in the grass in front of the office for Child Abuse Prevention month

This April, look for gardens of blue pinwheels in communities across Michigan. They’re a reminder that we all play a role in preventing child abuse and neglect.

Are you aware of the danger zones in your home? Areas like the laundry room, medicine cabinet and garage can pose serious threats to your family if not secured.

Are you aware of the danger zones in your home? Areas like the laundry room, medicine cabinet and garage can pose serious threats to your family if not secured.

Five Danger Zones in Your House for Pets and Children

Are you aware of the danger zones in your home? Areas like the laundry room, medicine cabinet and garage can pose serious threats to your family if not secured.

Baby Sleep Safety: What Parents Need to Know

Young woman rests as her baby safely sleeps in her bassinet next to the bed

Young woman rests as her baby safely sleeps in her bassinet next to the bed

It's important for parents and caregivers to take steps to keep their babies as safe as possible. Here are the do's and don'ts of baby sleep safety.

Vape teenager. Young pretty caucasian brunette girl smoking an electronic cigarette on the street in the spring. Bad habit.

Vape teenager. Young pretty caucasian brunette girl smoking an electronic cigarette on the street in the spring. Bad habit.

Is There a Link Between Vaping and Lung Cancer?

The number of people using e-cigarettes and vaping devices is rising every day. But is there a link between vaping and lung cancer?

When Kids Cut: Understanding Self-Harm

Mom comforting daughter

Mom comforting daughter

Why do kids harm themselves? In many cases, it's a way to assert control during stressful circumstances. Find out signs to watch for and how to get help.