April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This is a time for all of us to recognize to that we each have a job to do - and that's paying extra special attention to the social and emotional well-being of our children. They are blessings...not burdens. Why? To you this may not even mean anything, because it's just not an issue for you and your family. … [Read more...]
Natural Help for Allergies and Asthma
Does your child or a child that you know suffer from asthma or allergies? Asthma attacks are triggered by things such as exercise, temperature changes and also environmental irritants. While there are some things you can't control, other things you can. As a healthcare professional and an asthma sufferer myself (along with my kids), I try to avoid certain triggers to keep bad … [Read more...]
How Comfortable Are You Around Your Spouse?
Over a decade of being with my husband and he and I have slowly grown more comfortable when it comes to doing certain things around one another. You know how it is, in the beginning of every relationship, there is always that period of extreme courtesy and concern for what the other person may think. I remembered when my husband and I were dating, he asked why he never saw any … [Read more...]
Why I Am NEVER Getting a Mini-van
Not long ago, I was in a car accident and during the time that my SUV was being repaired, they didn't have a comparable SUV loaner. They only had (you already know) a mini-van. I was little hesitant at first, but said, "Hey it's only temporary...No biggie!" My kids FLIPPED when I drove it home. They were super excited. I mean "bouncy house" excited. They were running back and … [Read more...]
5 Types of Sex Married Couples Need
What's a better stress reliever than a proverbial "roll in the hay" with your spouse? In addition to the spiritual and the personal connections that we have with one another we must also keep the physical in the forefront as well. It only takes a little tweaking every once in a while to keep your bedroom spicy! Here are 5 types of sex that every married couple needs. 1. Role … [Read more...]
Childhood Obesity — Is it an Avoidable Epidemic?
"The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake." ~First Lady Michelle Obama (Let's Move Campaign) If it were medically feasible, would you consider allowing your 10 or 12 year old to go under the knife for gastric bypass? This is a decision that as a parent, most of us would probably answer, "No." … [Read more...]
8-Year-Old Boy Marries 61-Year-Old Woman to Honor Deceased Grandfather
At some point we all will or already have experienced pressure from family members to tie the knot, but you ultimately do it on your own time, right? In some cases, we actually want to do so, but the circumstances just aren't quite right. We haven't met the right one...finances are not right...There are tons of issues that keep us from the alter. For others, there is NOTHING … [Read more...]
Be Careful…Misery Loves Company!
Isn't it funny that when you have something negative to say about your spouse, some people are all ears? Or, if you have complaints about your marriage, that you get all of the attention. Maybe it's just me, but I agree with the age old cliche' that misery loves company...but why is that? I know it's not that we all enjoy seeing people suffer or that we get some type of … [Read more...]
Unconditional Love…The Love in Spite of
Do you know what it's like to love someone unconditionally? Better yet, besides your parents or children, do you know what it feels like to BE loved unconditionally? Someone who has seen you at your lowest of lows and passes no judgment. They love you, "in spite of." I know a love like this and I find it incredibly amazing to be loved by someone who sees you and loves you for … [Read more...]
Honeymooning Every Year — Why It’s So Important
With all the stress from work, simply taking care of our families, and life in general, it's sometimes easy to forget why we even got married in the first place. A while ago, I posted an article that discussed the importance of having that refreshing "girls weekend" to let our hair down. Well, it's even more important that, as married couples, that we take the time to … [Read more...]
6 Successful Secrets to Ending Sibling Rivalry
As long as there are siblings, there will be some type of rivalry. Children are people too, and will not always agree. They fight over toys, as well as your love and attention, and will always find a way to annoy each other, but as parents we have to make sure that the banter is harmless and in no way reflects any type of verbal abuse. While the bickering is harmless, it's just … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Flirt With Your Husband
The act of flirting is still alive and well! Don't ever stop doing it. If you've ever stopped, get back to it. It's always a win-win for everybody, that's sure to lead somewhere that you BOTH wanna go. Flirting is an art. To some, it comes naturally. Just make sure that you're using it when and where it matters the most and of course, that is anytime, any place, and with your … [Read more...]
Why I Hate Being a Mom (a Letter to My Child)
To My Beloved Child, When you were in my womb, my heart was filled with sheer joy. An inexplicable feeling of bringing a beautiful life into this world. What a blessing and a privilege! But, there is something that I just have to say. It didn't take long after I gave birth to you, that I realized there were certain things that I hate about being a mom. There! I said it. You … [Read more...]
Teaching Our Kids About Race, Racism and Diversity
I remember walking my daughter into her pre-school class. It was the usual early morning chaos. There was a large group of the three and four year olds as the classroom teachers start to stagger in. This particular morning, I had my infant daughter with me. One little three year old boy stops playing with his blocks and looks up at me. Then looks at my two daughters — then … [Read more...]
February is Heart Health Month
February is Heart Health Month, so we're trying to get the word out to make sure that everyone, especially women, know and really understand the important facts about heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease, and it is the cause of one in three women's deaths every year...ONE IN THREE! Here are a few … [Read more...]