Talking to Your Kids About Tragedy

If you read my post yesterday, you know I’m trying to use October to make small changes in my life that will bring me greater peace and contentment. The world is not making it easy. I woke, like many of you, this morning to a CNN alert on my phone to the largest mass shooting in […]

Talking to Your Kids About Las Vegas

If you read my post yesterday, you know I’m trying to use October to make small changes in my life that will bring me greater peace and contentment. The world is not making it easy. I woke, like many of you, this morning to a CNN alert on my phone to the largest mass shooting in […]

Should Student Athletes Have to Take PE?

Reprinted from May 2015 The other night, my daughter Madelyn (13), was lying on the couch, and said, “Ugh. I have gym first period tomorrow.” My initial reaction was to tell her to stop complaining — I have a very low tolerance for whining. But, then I thought about it.  She was exhausted from a […]

Tracking Your Teen: The Dark Side.

When I got my first beeper, I probably should have felt empowered. After all, it meant I would be first line in case of an emergency. That made me important, right? Instead, it made me feel like a dog on a leash. I valued it when I was at the hospital or on call, but […]

Should You Cut Eggs Out?

The poor egg has gotten a bad rap in past years. Just a few generations ago, eggs were a staple of most North American diets – but now are almost avoided like the plague –why? Extensive research over decades by a plethora of scientists has conclusively proven that the humble egg is in fact, an […]

Food Safety in the Summer

Salmonella poisoning is more common in the summer months. Take off your party hats for a few minutes and learn about ways to keep you and your family safe from the dreaded food poisoning.

My Favorite Beach Toys

Beach toys are NOT just for children -- the sand and surf is a playground for everyone. Here are my five favorite grown up must haves for a great time!

10 Uses for Hairspray…Besides Getting 80s Hair

I rarely use hairspray, at least to the extent I did in the ’80s. But, I still have it in my bathroom. Here are 10 other uses for hairspray. 1. Stop nylon runs – a little hole can turn into a big run in a matter of seconds. Squirt some hairspray on the hole to stop […]

What Kind of Parent Would Send Their Kid Away for the Summer?!

This piece was originally published in July 2012. “Then, I grew up and met some of these “poor” people who had to spend their summer away from home and family. They made tons of friends, learned all kinds of new things, and all in all, had the times of their lives.” The whole camp thing was […]

5 Simple Tips to Prevent Injuries in Young Athletes

What we really need on our fields is a little common sense. You can't always protect against accidents, but you can make some positive steps to diminish their likelihood.