JAK CHAT

Children and Chiropractic sponsored by Daniels Chiropractic Office and written by Dr. DoniBeth Davis Have you ever considered bringing your children in for a chiropractic checkup? Surprisingly, the first stress placed on a child's spinal column is during the birthing process. Equally surprising is the fact that 26% of children surveyed at school reported a history of back pain.  Read More... A child’s spine is frequently subjected to repeated forces in the process of learning to walk as well as a multitude of childhood mishaps, sports related injuries, and postural strains.  Many adults that come to a chiropractor’s office show evidence of childhood in-juries to their spine that are a contributing factor for their pain today.  This is why it is important to have your child’s spine checked regularly for any signs of spinal imbalances or misalignments. Fortunately, chiropractic has had many positive results in treating some very common childhood maladies.  Problems like colic, heada...

The Pinnings and Pinings of a Virtual Mom                                                                                                                                                        By now you have had to at least heard of Pinterest , if not have become like many of us...Pin-dicted (addicted to pinning).                                                                                                                                                        Pinterest describes itself as a place where users can "organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web." Pinterest members can not only create their own pin boards but also can follow and browse other users' pin boards to glean more ideas.   Pinterested in hearing more?  Read On...                                                                                                                                                        I had started my Pinterest account as a way to just plug those...

A Letter to Want-To-Be Fathers, Soon-To-Be Fathers and Fathers by JAK guest blogger, Toby Mueller, of Raymond   Happy Father's Day to you: To you want-to-be fathers: Are you sure you want to be a father? Are you ready for the toughest job you will ever have? Are you ready for more responsibility than you have ever had? I have to be honest with you: Some of you will fail. Just look at the number of kids living without a dad in their life.  There is one word that you will need to live out, if you are to be an effective dad: COMMITMENT. Read More... Commit to your responsibility as a father, as a husband and as a member of a community (church, school or peers).  Commit to the fact that you can’t be a good father on your own .  You will need help. You will need an example to follow. God, other dads you admire or even your own dad.  Pick a mentor and dive into them .  Ask questions, get feed back and humble yourself if you are serious about wanting to become a father. Now you soon-to-...

Well, most are! I know your kid's daddy might not be tops in your book, yet, in the eyes of your child, he probably is. I am so grateful that when my husband and I mutually took the risk to vow to spend our lives together, then had/have children, (while not always perfect) he ended up being quite the awesome dad. Assist your child in sharing his/her celebration of dad. (Um, I am sure you know, Father's Day is next Sunday, June 17th).  Here's a great way to do that, pocket $100 gift card for your kiddo, and knock out that Father's Day gift!  Here's how... Read More... For the third year in a row, Just Add Kids has partnered with Educators Credit Union  to bring you, your kids and their daddy a fun contest in celebration of Father’s Day.  This year, RelyLocal Racine is also partnering with JAK and providing a plethora of gift cards perfect for dad. So, how to participate? Kids color a portrait of their dad, grandaddy, or other fatherly figure (portrait frame and e...