Have you been to the Reno River Festival in recent years? It is amazing to me how this festival has grown and changed since it started 14 years ago. How do I know it was 14 years ago? Because I vividly remember working the inaugural event the weekend that my …
Read More »Dolan 5000 Running Races for the Whole Family
It’s no surprise that I’m a huge fan of fitness, taking care of yourself, and finding exercises that you love. I co-run a blog on the topic of fitness for moms, teach fitness classes, coach my kiddos’ soccer team, and am working towards my black belt in mixed martial arts. …
Read More »Toothbrush 101 from The Smile Shop
There are endless options of toothbrushes these days and when you go to the store, the choices can be overwhelming. When it comes to manual vs. electric, there is no right or wrong answer. Studies have shown that when brushing with an electric toothbrush, people tend to brush longer, but …
Read More »Winners of the 2018 Dolan Class Project Announced
Dolan Automotive Group is happy to announce the winners of the 2018 Dolan Class Project! We will start with the 10 winners of $2500….. 1. Hug ROTC 2. Hugh Gallagher 4th Grade 3. AACT Leadership 4. Eagle Co-Op Robotics 5. Pleasant Valley 5th Grade RYAN: 6. Caughlin Ranch 3rd Grade 7. …
Read More »The Dolan Class Project Changed My Life
I am a twenty-seven-year-old woman learning to navigate the automotive world one day, more like one hour, at a time. As the Community Outreach Coordinator for Dolan Auto Group, I spend my days running, literally, back and forth between our four dealerships engaging with managers, customers, production crews, coworkers, our …
Read More »Is Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC) an Option?
Cesarean section (C-section) rates are high — per the CDC, in 2015, 32 percent of all deliveries (first child or beyond) were C-section. For the state of Nevada, in 2012, 23.5 percent of all first deliveries were a C-section. And the data shows that if you have a C-section, the …
Read More »Safe Mouthwashes for Kids
I am asked regularly by my patient’s parents about the many mouthwashes on the market today and if children should be using them. There are many different types of mouthwashes with different benefits, such as, preventing tooth decay, freshening breath, reducing plaque, and preventing gingivitis. It can be overwhelming to …
Read More »WGU Nevada Encouraging Adults to Go Back to School with New Year, New You Scholarship
New year, same goal: Go back to school. With the debut of a new scholarship opportunity, WGU Nevada is helping to turn that goal into reality with our New Year, New You Scholarship. No more excuses - time to make the life-changing decision to go back to school. WGU Nevada is …
Read More »Join Reno Moms Blog at #IMomSoHard on March 3!
The Mom event of the year is happening March 3 at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino! We at Reno Moms Blog are super excited (and by that, I mean in an over the top fan girl way) that Kristin and Jen from IMomSoHard will be stopping for a night in …
Read More »Is Charcoal Toothpaste Safe?
Activated charcoal toothpaste has been somewhat glamorized online as the latest trendy way to whiten your teeth, prompting some of our teen patients and their parents to ask about it during their checkups and whether or not it is safe to use. According to the Journal of the American Dental …
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