As fall approaches, many moms dread the germs their children will be exposed to at school and then bring home with them. Every year during cold and flu season — generally December through February ...
November 17, 2016 - 12:22pm
Technology has completely changed how the world communicates. Naturally, the evolution of technology has also included the health care industry. Arguably, it’s where technology is needed most. And ...
October 18, 2016 - 3:37pm
With so many demands on our time from work, school, family and other factors, individuals of all ages are experiencing stress and anxiety. Some of the most common causes of stress include: ...
September 13, 2016 - 3:19pm
When moms think about what they need to get during back-to-school season, they mostly think about sneakers, new clothes, backpacks and lunch kits — and, yes, those are very necessary. But ...
August 9, 2016 - 1:39pm
New moms often have a lot of concerns about taking care of their bundles of joy. First-time moms may have a tougher go of it, but repeat moms have the added stress of trying to manage other ...
August 2, 2016 - 1:40pm
Smartphones and other mobile technologies have pretty much taken over our lives in the last decade. Just 10 years ago, we thought a cell phone was just a convenient way to keep in touch with ...
August 2, 2016 - 1:14pm
Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic and symmetrical inflammation of the joints – that is, redness, warmth, swelling and pain on both the left and right sides.
Symptoms may develop quickly or ...
February 4, 2015 - 8:42am
What is Orthotropics?
Orthotropics is a non-surgical approach to preventing many childhood dental problems, including overcrowding and misalignment of the teeth and jaws.
This is done ...
February 3, 2015 - 12:36pm
Many adults can attest to the positive effects of gardening on their lives. Gardening is actually good, gentle exercise, that reduces stress, and gives a feeling of satisfaction as hard work pays ...
January 28, 2015 - 7:33am
Teaching your kids about money involves more than just letting them watch you face palm as you growl at the calculator and the pile of bills on your desk. Don't leave them at age 16 or 17 to ...
January 26, 2015 - 1:20pm
With teen dating violence on the rise, we as parents need to be taking a more active role in our teenagers’ dating lives — whether they like it or not.
Sometimes we make the mistake of ...
December 31, 2014 - 8:24am
Teens are just starting to navigate the world of romantic, interpersonal relationships. Even when they have good guidance from parents, teenagers can find themselves in an unhealthy or toxic ...
December 30, 2014 - 12:53pm
Moms are Superheroes
“Did you know I’m a superhero?” I ask my six-year-old son.
He looks at me as if I have horns on my head. He’s really big into superheroes at the moment and I’m trying to ...
December 29, 2014 - 9:13am
Equal Work for Equal Pay? 21st Century Reality
In our world of female rights and women working to provide for their families in what is still a predominantly male-dominated society, working ...
December 16, 2014 - 8:12am
Can you get shingles from the flu shot?The short answer is no.
The longer answer is below, and will help you filter through the information and misinformation you might have heard about a ...
November 28, 2014 - 12:40pm
The holiday season is coming, when stores and manufacturers will be bombarding our families with all the things they don’t have, but could get if they spend, spend, spend.
How can we help our ...
November 26, 2014 - 4:52am
Want to turn comfort food into healthy comfort food? Sometimes just simply swapping out a higher calorie or higher fat ingredient for a lower calorie or lower fat alternative, or adding a little ...
November 24, 2014 - 9:30am
We all love comfort foods. You know, the food that’s usually heavy and relatively unhealthy, but makes your tummy feel full and happy, and leaves you lounging on the couch longing for a ...
November 23, 2014 - 1:04pm
Since puberty happens gradually, don’t wait until your daughter has her first period to talk to her about it. Depending on what she hears at school from teachers or peers, she may be frightened ...
November 18, 2014 - 1:08pm
Physical and verbal abuse are forms of “visible” abuse. Scars and bruises, raised voices and demeaning and hurtful words are signals to others that something is not quite right in the ...
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