At what point is it necessary to call a doctor when my child is not feeling well?
When your little one is sniffling and sneezing, it’s sometimes hard to know what to do. While most bugs clear up on their own, sometimes an illness can turn into…
Enjoy Breakfast as a Family
You’ve heard the saying so many times it seems trite: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But even though it may be cliche, nutritionists will tell you…
Hugs and Kisses: Nature’s Perfect Cold Remedy
As a parenting expert, I often teach one simple, free way to get your kids to stress less, fend off colds, and sleep more soundly. It sounds too good to…
9 Ways Dads Can Benefit Kids’ Health
It’s no surprise that positive parenting affects a child’s health and happiness. Countless studies have shown powerful benefits of dad’s participation in children’s development: Kids of highly involved fathers score…
6 Surprising Truths about Sweat
You’re at the gym, grinding away on the elliptical and breaking a wicked sweat. If you’re wondering why you’re so sweaty, it’s time for a primer on this basic bodily…
Stress-busting Walking Workout
Walking is a step in the right direction for your health — and it’s the perfect form of exercise for busy moms. You can walk anywhere, anytime: Just put on…
Outsmart 5 Hidden Gym Dangers
You go to the gym to get healthier. But what you may not know is that there’s also a chance of getting sick or injured. The reality is that many…
Cold Tips: Should You Exercise When You’re Sick?
Search “cold remedies” online, and more than 35 million results pop up. But it turns out that one of the most effective ways to beat the sniffles is also the…
6 Tips to Handle Criticism
It’s happened to the best of us: After your boss disapproved of your work, you found yourself fighting back tears (or getting angry). It’s a common reaction. But dealing with…
The Scent of Happiness
It seems to happen when you least expect it: You pass a woman on the street who's wearing the same perfume your grandmother used, and you're taken back to being…