It is a different world … or is it?

Is the world less safe than it used to be? Read on to find out.

Puppy Love

Your child gets his or her very first crush. It is adorable, but in the back of your head, you think, "Oh no, their heart is going to get broken." How worried do you have to be?

An Ever-evolving Relationship With My Wine Glass

Benjamin Franklin said, "Wine is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Ben and I would've been such good friends.

Top Ten Reasons I Hate Food Shopping

I hate food shopping, but not like I hate ironing. I hate food shopping like I hate root canals. If you love it, you're crazy. But, I'd love your top ten reasons why.

When Snooki Is Their Reality

Frankie from Cake Boss came to my house and my kids were like, oh my gosh, like, oh my gosh ... he's here! I loved how they reacted, but it made me think. Hmmm, like, oh my gosh, their idea of reality is a little scary!

Do Parenting Styles Matter?

I have this intense need to say, "It doesn't matter how you raise your kids. Just make sure they know you love them unconditionally, and they will be fine." If this were true, I could defend my current parenting style, which is -- get through the day without anyone, including me, having a meltdown. A scientist by nature, I looked at the research. Damn, damn, damn -- I hate when I do that.

Babies and Your Boobs — What the hell happened?

A baby changes everything ... no sh%*! A bunch of pregnancies, a bunch of kids and a pop, I felt like a balloon partially deflated. Until, I went and saw a breast specialist ... at the mall.

Parents and Coaches: Know the Risks of Concussions in Youth Sports

The Valley Hospital is Offering Concussion Testing