August 6, 2018 by barton345 As the first day of school approaches, parents often start to think about routines for the new school year. Routines can change or need to be adjusted with a new school and sometimes reestablished after the lazy days of summer. Routines are an important part of a child’s development. Routines […]
March 26, 2024 by Shannon Carter One of the earliest and most-welcomed signs of spring are the flowers who have persevered through the winter. As colder temperatures subside and give way to spring, crocuses respond by pushing new shoots up through the earth and opening their cheery blossoms. A bright purple crocus bloom against a […]
Let the excitement, the laughter, and the war cries began as we approach another season of fall sports! Whether your athlete is in the football or soccer field, running cross country, hitting the ball in fall ball, tumbling and twirling in cheer, or marching in the band it is important to keep them fueled and […]
June is National Camping Month and has been observed since the 1970s. Growing up my family went tent camping as a part of our family vacations. Once in a while we’d be with my grandparents and were able to stay in their fifth-wheeler camper; a luxury compared to a tent. Regardless of how you camp, […]
Thankfully, most of us will never have to deal with the unimaginable devastation that some areas have experienced over the past several years., and certainly the past several months. This doesn’t mean that we should not try to be as prepared as we can for disasters. When we think about disaster preparedness, many people may […]
Valentine’s day is commonly associated with traditions and gestures expressing love and affection for those you care about. The holiday falls on February 14th and is named after the mysterious historical figure, St. Valentine. Stories of St. Valentine’s origin are dark and describe a tale of a priest who married lovers in secret, was imprisoned […]
Psychologist Carl Rogers believed that each of us have one basic motive in life: to self-actualize, meaning that our “ideal self” (who we would like to be) is congruent with our “self -image” (how we see ourselves). To achieve this balance, we must be living an authentic life. What does it mean to live an […]
January 26, 2024 by jmlobb In 2023, more than 6 million Americans lived with Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, which is a general term for memory loss that is serious enough to interfere with everyday life. Between 2000 and 2019 deaths, from heart disease decreased 7.3% while deaths from Alzheimer’s […]
Poverty is one of the largest health risk factors we face as a nation. From health outcomes to mental health diagnosis, poverty serves as a major limitation to personal and community health. For many of us, the COVID-19 Pandemic illustrated the effects of poverty on working class access to affordable healthcare. As of 2022, the […]
One of the lesser-known benefits of consuming a diet high in polyphenols is its beneficial impact on your gut bacteria. Polyphenols are natural compounds found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, coffee, tea, and wine. They provide amazing health benefits as they proceed through the digestive tract. The majority of polyphenol compounds stay present […]
December 26, 2023 by jmlobb Buckwheat is the December grain of the month. Despite its name, buckwheat is not a type of wheat; it is a seed that comes from a flowering plant related to rhubarb. Buckwheat is considered a whole grain thanks to its nutrient profile and culinary uses. Buckwheat is gluten free, a […]
Posted in Healthy aging, retirement, finances, emotional health, tagged budgets, fcs, financial management, Healthy Relationships, holiday spending plan, Holidays, spending triggers on November 14, 2023| Leave a Comment » The holiday marketing blitz is on! Festive commercials, emails and text messages may put you in the holiday spirit but also affects your holiday budget. The […]
Got your Sun Screen on? Hopefully, you are enjoying the nicer, sunny weather and protecting yourself from skin cancer. Although it may not seem to be very intense, the sun can be the same intensity as it is in late August or September. Most weather reports now give the Sun Intensity value which is from […]
RELAX!!! Today is National Stress Awareness Day. This is your opportunity to recognize that there is plenty of stress in your life… as if you didn’t already know. More importantly, today is an opportunity to learn, and to do something about the stress…… before it drives you batty or worse. The sights and sounds of […]