It seems I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about Valentine’s Day this year – way more than I used to. That’s probably because I’m remarried and crazy in love with my husband. It’s our first Valentine’s Day as husband and wife. I always thought Valentine’s Day was a conspiracy between florists, chocolate manufacturers and …
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, an issue most parents think will never effect their son or daughter. But, unfortunately, that’s not the case. Most parents don’t realize the extent of date violence and abuse among teens. According to a study conducted by Teenage Research Unlimited (TRU): 1 in 5 teens that have …
The following is a guest blog posting by Dr. Lyndsay Elliott. 1) Encourage movement. Get moving with your kids. Walk to/from school and places nearby home, encourage them to participate in organized sports for team building, self-esteem increase, challenge their own physical abilities. Set limits on “indoor” time and encourage them to get out of the …
The first point I want to make clear here is that my husband gives great gifts. He usually knows exactly what I would like and the gift is always very thoughtful. But, being the control freak that I am, I’m not into surprises. I mean, if you’re going to get a gift it should be …
By now, I’m sure you have heard of the tragic fire that occurred on Christmas Day 2011 in Stamford, Connecticut claiming the lives of two adults and three small children. A fireplace ember is what is said to have started the blaze and everyone knows that accidents can happen. I am haunted however by a …
For many people, going home for the holidays means facing an unpleasant reality. Our parents are aging and, in fact, could be rapidly declining to a point that intervention is required in order to keep them safe. It’s hard to face. After all, this means admitting that we’re getting older as well but, more importantly, …
If you live in most parts of the country, snow is a reality of winter. As a mom, I must admit that I enjoy the first snow day of the year as much as the kids. There’s something about it that makes everyone feel like a kid again. There are so many great outdoor sports …
