Snacks Are Ruining the Country

You may think I am crazy, BUT, hear me out. Snacks are destroying our country, one negative message at a time.

Anorexia Nervosa — A Disease, Not a Diet, Not a Phase

Anorexia nervosa -- what are the risk factors, what are the signs and who is to blame?

Helping Your Child Lose Weight

Are you worried about your child's weight? Here are some tips to help foster healthier habits. Even if you aren't worried, a lifetime of healthy habits starts at home.

How To Personalize a Party For Your Child

How can you make a party really special for a little guest of honor? Here are some simple ideas.

Being a Mom Makes Me Laugh

Happy Mother's Day to all of you who are on this crazy, exhausting, scary, wonderful ride we call Motherhood. Throw up your hands ... it adds to the thrill! Read on for a chuckle.

Keeping the Bugs Away From Your Celebration

Bugs are a sure fire way to ruin a good outdoor time. If you are entertaining outdoors, take some simple steps to keep unwelcome guests at bay.

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What Kind of Parent Would Send Their Kid Away??

At the time, I thought I had the best summers ... lazy, hazy days with nothing to do. I heard about these strange families that sent their offspring away to fend for themselves for the summer. It didn't sound glamorous or extravagant. It sounded mean and scary.

What’s the Best Camp For Your Child? I asked an expert.

I asked an expert how to know what is the right camp for your child. Here is what she said.

Illness at Camp (or anywhere you have tons of kids sleeping together)

Kids get sick all the time. Of course they are going to get sick at camp (and maybe homesick as well.) What should you worry about and how can you prevent it?