As a parent, it is our job to ensure our families stay healthy. We talk about a variety of health and wellness topics under this category for each of your family members.
I must admit something here. I was terribly unsuccessful with the Nutrisystem diet program the first time around. I gave it a try, I really did. But looking back on it, the stress in my [read more]
Many people who have been overweight for years falsely assume that when they finally commit to a program like Weight Watchers and put all their energy into it, the pounds are probably going to fall [read more]
While your home is your castle, there are five dangers lurking in your home that you may not be aware of. [read more]
Prevagen promotes clearer thinking and improves memory, and will become the most favorite item in your medicine cabinet! [read more]
Those of you who know me, know that I have some pretty severe dental issues going on. No matter how vigilant I was with my dental hygiene, heredity reared its ugly head and I am [read more]
I absolutely LOVE IT when I come across articles – written by other moms – that agree with something that I have written concerning ADD or ADHD. If you have a child who is unique [read more]
My 13-year-old son has ADHD. To look at him, he is like every other gangly, teenage boy. You cannot tell just by looking at him, that he has a neurological disorder. His behavior can [read more]
Motivation is key when you dedicate yourself to a fitness routine. If you keep a journal or work out with a friend, you can hold yourself accountable and easily reach your goals. Take it one [read more]
Forget spooky ghouls and goblins — for dentists, candy is the scariest thing about Halloween. In 2012, the incidence of cavities among preschoolers was on the rise for the first time in 40 years, according [read more]
Living with ADHD is hard. Being the parent of someone with ADHD is hard. Being the teacher of someone with ADHD is hard. Together, with understanding, we can make it through, we can make a [read more]
Keeping your student on track with their academics and after-school activities can be a daunting task at times. Leslie Josel, founder of Order Out of Chaos and creator of the Order Out of Chaos Academic [read more]
Everyday, women are bombarded with ads that tell them how to live better, happier, and more beautifully. Companies try to sell us products, promising that their merchandise will make our hair shinier, our skin clearer, [read more]
When you decide to enter the confusing world of weight loss – it can be overwhelming. Here are the main areas to focus on to get you started on the right track. [read more]
Life can go along so peacefully and then, in an instant, chaos reigns supreme in the lives of those living with a child and ADHD. Had a nice, relaxing afternoon at the pool today with [read more]
My 13 year old is an avid Black Ops gamer. He spends hour after hour playing, leveling up, getting to the next achievement. He has a goal – to get qualified to play in the [read more]
Sharing an old post from Friday, July 29, 2005 with my readers. J. was 5 years old at the time and T. was 2 years old. We were on our way out of town for [read more]
I suppose I am like any other mother out there – I think that my children are exceptional, they are smart, witty, funny, unique creatures that I am blessed to have in my life. I [read more]
For most of March, I have been fighting off a really bad bout of depression. It would be easier to do if I could say “this is causing it” or “that is causing it” but [read more]
I thought I was going to die yesterday. And it scared the living hell out of me. I had the living daylights scared out of me on Tuesday, May 31. I woke up that morning with [read more]
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