• Quote of the week

    “The great motherhood friendships are the ones in which two women can admit [how difficult mothering is] quietly to each other, over cups of tea at a table sticky with spilled apple juice and littered with markers without tops.” ― Anna Quindlen

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  • Children’s Dental Health

    dental2Did you know that February was National Children’s Dental Health Month? Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health (NCDHM) Month to promote the benefits of good oral health to communities across the country. I wonder why we as moms did not hear more about it! Anyway, I figure that regardless of February we should all be more informed about this very important topic all throughout the year.

    As parents, you may be well aware that it can become a challenge to get your child to care for their own teeth. However, good dental habits developed at an early age are more likely to lead to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. So in honor of NCDHM, one of our local BKB Moms and Dr. Maria Eugenia Yazji from  Contemporary Orthodontics shares with us a few of her best tips:

    • Make brushing fun and not seem like a chore. Buy your child fun toothbrushes and flavored toothpaste. It’s important to brush for two minutes, twice a day. You can try brushing and watching videos from 2min2x.org so they brush for the entire time. Don’t forget to floss too!
    • Enforce healthy eating habits. Eating sugary foods will cause teeth to become more vulnerable to tooth decay. Offer your child healthy snacks like almonds, fruits and vegetables with high water and high fiber content.
    • The reward of having a healthy smile isn’t always motivating enough for the little ones. Compliment your child on their great habits or award them specific prizes for brushing a week straight or meeting their goals.
    • Visit a dentist regularly. Your child should see a dentist no later than their first birthday. Untreated oral health problems like cavities or gum disease may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing and learning. A pediatric dentist is trained to identify bite issues at an early age and will refer a child to an orthodontist. The earliest your child should see an orthodontist is age 7. Not every problem can be treated at age 7 but most problems can be diagnosed by that age.

    The health of your mouth reflects the condition of your body as a whole. Let’s be conscious and raise awareness about the importance of oral health and encourage loved ones to do the same. Healthy smiles help us look our best!

  • ¡Disfrutemos el espacio donde vivimos!

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    por Ime Lizarraga /para BKB Moms   Les ha pasado que ¿llegan a casa y desde que van dando el primer paso empiezan a observar cada una de las cosas que quisieran cambiar, modificar, remendar o simplemente eliminar de su espacio?… Ese momento donde pareciera que todo lo que algún día nos entusiasmo adquirir, hoy […]

  • Día de Cata – Invierno

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    Uno de los principales motivos que me animó a vivir en Miami fue el clima. Antes de venir pensaba en lo maravilloso que era dejar de lado las chaquetas pesadas y los sweaters de lana para disfrutar de los días cálidos durante todo el año. Una amiga me había dicho que en invierno refrescaba un […]

  • Una lengua limpia para besos más frescos

    Desde hace varios años me he sentido muy atraída por todas las enseñanzas del sistema de medicina tradicional de la India mejor conocida como Ayurveda, que significa “La ciencia de la vida”. Este antiquísimo arte de curar se practica en este país desde hace más de 5000 años. Entre muchas de sus recomendaciones, existe una […]

  • Año Nuevo Chino 2015

    El “Año Nuevo Chino” o Festival de Primavera como se lo suele conocer, es la celebración más importante de las fiestas tradicionales chinas. El jueves próximo 19 de Febrero de 2015 comienza el año 4713 según el calendario chino, y corresponde con el Año de la Cabra. Es un período lleno de celebraciones, que se […]

  • ¿Te gusta la persona que vez cuando te reflejas en el espejo?

    por IME LIZARRAGA – Integrative Nutrition Health Coach & Wellness Corner Contributor/ para BKB Moms Estamos en un correr constante, realizando casi en piloto automático las rutinas de nuestra vida. Pero hay un momento muy particular y es aquel donde estas frente al espejo, ya sea peinándote, lavándote los dientes o limpiándote la cara… Y es […]

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