As parents, we know how important it is to provide our kids the right foods to fuel their brains and bodies. Research has shown that there are certain foods that are proven to be beneficial for your kid’s eyes, whether they have vision impairments or not. Here is a list of some of the top foods for eye health and delicious & easy recipes for each one!
Have you ever looked at you or your child’s eyeglass prescription and felt as though you were looking at another language? Well, you’re not alone. It’s actually one of the most frequently asked glasses-related questions on the internet. That being said, we have created this quick (and much easier to read) guide for figuring out what your prescription is really saying.
Read MoreIt’s a universal parenting truth: when your kid comes home sick, the rest of the household is about to get sick. All parents cringe at the email with the subject header, “your child has been exposed to…”. So, when the apple of your eye arrives with those sad, swollen peepers and is obviously uncomfortable, it’s definitely time for damage control.
Hi, I’m Heidi Hertel. For those of you who don’t know me, or my story, I founded Fitz Frames...and haven’t had a day off since! Balancing life as a mom of three, wife, and founder of a company, I frequently get asked how I make it work. As with most working moms, sometimes I really don’t know how I get through each day. Having kids certainly made my life hectic and ever-changing, but adding Fitz (my fourth child) to the mix definitely upped the ante. That being said, I wanted to take this opportunity to let you in on a snapshot of what my typical day looks like.
Read MoreThey’ve disappeared … again. Yes, your kid has misplaced their glasses for what seems like the hundredth time this month. Wait! Don’t pull out your hair in despair! Lots of kids go through phases of constantly losing glasses and your child is no different. Now – how do you help them find those lost glasses? And how do you help them keep better track of them going forward?
Read MoreOur founder, Heidi, tells about the experience of finding out that her daughter needed glasses and surviving the experience.
Read MorePacking for three kids (and myself) before a vacation is a major effort rife with chances of missing something very necessary for my kids to enjoy our time away from home. It’s really a game of odds and a guarantee of forgetting something for (at least) one.
Read MoreThe Fitz App is finally live! Go order some glasses!
Read MoreMeet Dr. Stacy Pineles, Associate Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology at UCLA’s Jules Stein Center. We sat down with Dr. Pineles to discuss recommendations for proactive eye health.
Read MoreSunscreen is only half of the outdoors equation. It takes both sunscreen and sunglasses to stay protected. How do we ensure that we are buying the right type of sunglasses to ensure maximum protection for our kids’ eyes?
Read MoreStarting a business is definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I think most entrepreneurs would agree that whether you’re a first timer or a veteran, the road is long and full of ups and downs. It’s even more challenging if you’ve switched careers or are pursuing a new industry. I have academic stamina; law school is no walk in the park, but building a company is 10x the effort.
Read MoreParents. We’ve all got ‘em, some of us are them. On this Father’s day, our Co-CEO Gabriel Schlumberger talks about the nuances of having a father, and being one.
Read MoreLet’s be real: Expecting a kid’s glasses to be free of smudges, grime, and scratches for any significant amount of time is a pipe dream. But with a little attention, you can extend their life and even keep the sticky germ factor to a (relative) minimum. Read on for a few practical tips on keeping your child’s glasses in good shape.
Read MoreSometimes it’s important to take a moment and put down the phone. Heading a start-up is a non-stop job…at least, it is for me at the current stage of Fitz. I find myself glued to the phone much of the time – reading and returning emails, creating and approving content… it never ends.
Read MoreWhen we get glasses for our kids, we’re usually concerned with the frames—Do they fit? Are they stylish? How does my kid feel wearing them?—and we’re less likely to think about the lenses.
Read MoreHow do you know if your child’s glasses fit properly? Have you noticed them constantly readjusting and pushing up on their nose bridge? Are they complaining about the hinges pinching their ears? When glasses don’t fit correctly they can cause your child to be uncomfortable.
Read MoreLet’s be honest. Parents judge. Even when we don’t realize it. One topic where I see strong opinions is around the stay at home vs. working mom. I realize that reading about the choice to stay home and not work may induce eye rolling when so many women are working at jobs where they aren’t paid adequately or working two jobs to make ends meet.
Read MoreThe American Optometric Association reports that twenty-five percent of children have vision challenges and will need glasses prior to kindergarten. The typical diagnoses? Myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness).
Read MoreTeaching your kids positive eye habits from a young age can help them maintain healthy eyes their whole lives. From practicing good hygiene to wearing sunglasses, here are our top 7 tips for kids’ eye safety, whether they wear glasses or not.
Read MoreKids don’t always let you know they’re having vision problems. They might not even know it themselves. So if you notice any of these 8 symptoms (whether your child already has glasses or not), it’s important to schedule an eye exam ASAP.
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