February is American Heart Month but it’s also my favorite time of year and always has been since I can remember! And to make this month even more meaningful I had a special gift delivered on Valentine’s Day – a baby boy! What a gift he is! But each day should be a gift, especially […]
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2023 the International Year of Millets as an opportunity to raise awareness of the health and nutritional benefits of millets and their ability to grow in harsh, arid and changing climates. So, what are millets? Millets encompass a diverse group of small-grained dryland cereals including pearl, proso, foxtail, barnyard, […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged computers, conversations, email, family time, gadgets, health, internet, library, screen addiction, Screen TIme, smartphones, tablets, televisions, text messages, texting, Unplug, video games on September 3, 2015| Leave a Comment » Has technology, or more specifically use of technology, become a concern for you? According to a recent study, […]
Having problems meeting your healthy-eating goals? Do you suffer from snack attacks? Snacks may be hindering your healthy-eating goals. The amount of calories the average American eats in snacks throughout the day now constitutes a fourth meal or about 580 calories. Part of the problem may be that you can buy snacks anywhere, from the […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged health, memory, music, music and wellness, music as stress reliever, music healing, music health, music therapy, relaxation, Stress, stress management, stress reliever, Wellness on August 8, 2014| Leave a Comment » Why do you listen to music? Take a moment to think about where you are at, what you are […]
The first day of Spring is approaching quickly. Monday March 20th marks the first day of Spring for 2023. The days will start getting warmer but there is still a chance for rain showers. If you find yourself stuck inside with your family and have little ones at home, this is the perfect time to […]
As an adult child of alcoholic parents, I know first-hand the effects of alcoholism. Yes, it was tragic at times, heart wrenching, sad, and troubling. But…. I also knew that my parents had a disease and that they loved me in spite of their addictions. One of the positive effects for me was that I […]
Towards the end of each calendar year, I contemplate about the upcoming year and think about what personal characteristics I hope to emulate. This year I picked “KIND” as my word of the year and I’ve enjoyed having my “word” as a reminder of how I want to be. Be Kind The definition of Kindness, […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged computers, conversations, email, family time, gadgets, health, internet, library, screen addiction, Screen TIme, smartphones, tablets, televisions, text messages, texting, Unplug, video games on September 3, 2015| Leave a Comment » Has technology, or more specifically use of technology, become a concern for you? According to a recent study, […]
As an adult child of alcoholic parents, I know first-hand the effects of alcoholism. Yes, it was tragic at times, heart wrenching, sad, and troubling. But…. I also knew that my parents had a disease and that they loved me in spite of their addictions. One of the positive effects for me was that I […]
More than half of Americans don’t have an emergency fund. Only 37 percent have tried to figure out their retirement savings needs. More than 40 percent believe they have too much debt. While these findings from the 2012 National Financial Capability Study aren’t surprising, they are trends we would all like to see reversed. That’s […]
Towards the end of each calendar year, I contemplate about the upcoming year and think about what personal characteristics I hope to emulate. This year I picked “KIND” as my word of the year and I’ve enjoyed having my “word” as a reminder of how I want to be. Be Kind The definition of Kindness, […]
In the parenting world, especially during the pre-teen and teenage years, children’s emotions are running high. When they experience sensory overload, the whole world becomes overwhelming and POOF, they lose control over their behaviors. Just as they begin to spin out of control, we can help by de-escalating the situation and bring their world back […]
As an adult child of alcoholic parents, I know first-hand the effects of alcoholism. Yes, it was tragic at times, heart wrenching, sad, and troubling. But…. I also knew that my parents had a disease and that they loved me in spite of their addictions. One of the positive effects for me was that I […]