Our house is teeming with excitement about the impending reality: it’s almost summer break. As the hard-core school, sports and carpool coordination chaos eases up, you wanna know one thing I’m really hoping for this summer break? A bit more sleep. I do a great job protecting my children’s sleep and a mediocre job protecting my […]
On hand-holding
The boys still eagerly hold my hand when we go out and about. And it’s not just when we cross the street. I find that, my 5 year-old in particular, will just show up alongside me while we’re walking and all of the sudden his hand will be in mine. Divinity. This little hand doesn’t go […]
Is It Allergies Or Is It "A Cold?"
It’s the time of year for seasonal allergies. It’s also still, unfortunately, the time of year for “colds.” Although it may be intuitive for many parents to decipher the causes of symptoms in their child during the month of May, some of us have a hard time determining what’s causing our children to wipe their […]
20 Minutes
When it comes to food allergies, expert parents are uniquely-positioned educators. They know the tricks of the trade and the ways to the oasis of safety in a culture that has yet to fully embrace supporting children with unique medical needs. Over the years in practice, it’s parent-food-allergy-experts that have taught me the greatest new lessons I […]
The Power Of A Sugar Cube
There’s no question the challenge of unhealthy weight and rising obesity rates in America present a complex problem for children, their parents, and their doctors. No wonder I cycled through so many emotions while watching the new movie Fed Up. As Fed Up premiers all over the United States today it’s provoking a fiery, national conversation […]
Perhaps The World's Most Perfect Sport?
Every runner who’s ever had a runner’s high knows it is one of the best sports in the world. It can be grueling and painful, yes, but the rewards we reap from running– especially once we’re in shape — pay big dividends. For those of us aging, ahem 40’s coming quick, and those of us trying […]
What's Your Strategy?
“What’s Your Strategy?” she asked. And although she wasn’t asking me directly, I must admit I was a bit startled by the question. What really is my strategy for keeping my kids alive in the car? Although I’m strict about boosters, about buckling, about ensuring the booster seats travel with my kids, and I repel […]
What's Your Best Part Of Day?
Thanks for these clips (see above)! Practicing gratitude remains a highlight around here. Although ritualizing the sharing of the great parts of our family’s day bring us together at meals, helps us connect, and assists us in talking about our time apart at school or work, it also may be boosting our health. Practicing gratitude has […]
The Link Between Vaccines And Optimism
Yesterday morning there was a public Freudian slip. It was perfect. During an interview on the Today Show about “hot button” health issues the team addressed concerns about myths related to the causes of autism. Autism spectrum disorder, now estimated in 1 of 68 children, is a brain condition causing challenges with how children communicate, behave […]
