"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."-Dalai Lama
Being happy is priceless. When you are happy your day goes better, and when your stress levels are low, you have a better outlook on life...
I'll never forget the day we discovered just how serious my son's food allergies are.
It was Christmas break and we were preparing to leave my in-law's house for home. My son was playing outside in the snow after having...
Making decisions about your child's health is one of the most important choices you'll face. We recently partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to share information about COVID, vaccinations, and how they relate to children...
I am a big fan of Parks and Recreation, the NBC comedy that ran from 2009 to 2015, featuring Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman and Chris Pratt before he was insanely buff. One of the recurring themes was a day...
The holiday season has always been my most favorite time of year. Starting with Thanksgiving, my birthday, Christmas and going through New Year’s Day, I love the time spent with family, the decorations and overall glee of this time...
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. I know, it’s not something most people celebrate or even know about. It tends to be a pretty somber subject, but with summer right around the corner, I feel it’s a good time to...
It’s 6 a.m., and putting one foot in front of the other feels like walking through a snowdrift. Though your son is now on the mend, you were up and down through the night as you comforted him while...
I feel ugly.
Wait … am I allowed to say that?
I don't want pity and I promise I'm not trying to get attention. I just feel like it's finally time to face the big ugly truth staring at me in...
Childrearing has come a long way. The fear-based punishment of past has turned into teaching discipline and respect. But this is not about punishment or discipline.
You know her, maybe you are her ... the once vibrant, interesting, clever lady who had...
It was a Wednesday afternoon when I got the phone call from my dad. My mom had a massive heart attack at Niagra Falls, a thousand miles from their home.
My parents planned their trip for months and Niagra Falls...
This is part two of my weight loss journey. You can find part one here.
My big caveat that goes with this series is that, like any medical decision, this is a highly individual one. There is no one-size-fits-all solution...
The clock buzzed at just after 5 a.m., but I was already awake. I hadn't slept much the night before. I was too nervous I would oversleep my alarm and wouldn't have enough time to eat and stretch a...
February 15.
For most people, this is simply the day after Valentine's day. A day to buy cheap chocolate that's been deeply discounted to make room for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter candy. But February 15, 2013, for my family...
As strange as this may sound, not all of us moms look forward to Mother's Day. We belong to that awful club of people who have lost our moms, and Mother's Day is hands-down one of the most difficult...
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