February 4, 2023 Stick & poke tattoos are illegal, unsafe and bad for teens Long gone are the days when our biggest parenting worry was that kids might use crayons on the walls. Older kids have far more…
January 27, 2023 4 things you need in your self-care toolbox I’ve always found it amazing that we’re taught so many things in school and life, but not the most important things of all. For…
January 21, 2023 Tips for parents when your child is hospitalized Sometimes, even the strongest and healthiest kiddos need to be hospitalized. For me personally, it was for a tonsillectomy at age 5 and then…
January 7, 2023 After 3 years of dodging COVID, it finally got me I tested positive this week. After almost three years of wearing masks, washing and sanitizing our hands constantly, and avoiding crowds, Covid-19 finally caught…
December 16, 2022 My heart is so heavy today Tears are flowing all too easily today. I have been feeling unbelievably sad and heavy-hearted since learning that Stephen “tWitch” Boss, superstar dancer and…
December 7, 2022 Social media really saved our dog again Using social media to affect positive change is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. Some of you may have heard…
November 28, 2022 3 types of therapy you may not know about The word “therapy” can mean many things to different people. You probably associate therapy with people talking about their feelings – and that’s not…
November 14, 2022 How can I stop burning myself on hot pipes? Friends, that headline is not a euphemism. It seems I have a lifelong inability to keep my fragile gams away from the hot exhaust…
September 19, 2022 How to choose the right gym or fitness club Are you a regular gym-goer? I used to be, but it’s been a long time. When I first moved to Ohio, and no longer…
September 5, 2022 This is the real reason I had my heart attack Ever since I had my mini heart attack, people have been asking me why it happened. No one seems to believe me when I…