For better and for worse, we all inherit particular characteristics from our parents. Maybe it’s our mother’s eyes, or maybe our father’s temper. Some of that is directly the result of the DNA we’ve received, and some of it comes from the influence they exerted in our environment. When it comes to our health and […]
September 13, 2021 by bethstefura Recently, at girls’ night, a discussion was held about the challenges many faced this past year during the pandemic. Isolation, fear, contact restrictions, financial, illness, loss and food insecurities were discussed. The conversation quickly changed to activities that began during the pandemic we have enjoyed and wish to continue. Quality […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged Awareness, Conversations with your teen, Decisions, Driving, family time, Graduation, graduation parties, Lifestyles, parenting, Prom, safety, Teens Driving on May 8, 2014| Leave a Comment » It’s that time of year. Everyone is ready to celebrate. Proms, graduations, and other events mark the end of the school year. […]
If you are out and about at farmers markets this summer, don’t be afraid of the monster zucchini! Finding fresh and unique food for a bargain is always exciting. This weekend at the market I found a zucchini the size of Texas for .50 cents! I hesitated to buy it because I was taught that […]
As I was scrolling through Facebook, I came across a meme that said, “Laughter is like a windshield wiper, it doesn’t stop the rain but allows us to keep going.” I had not thought of laughter like that, but I recently found this saying to be accurate. Life is well, unpredictable. Sometimes you laugh your […]
College is a time of transition and can be extremely challenging for the student and the parents. You may have been preparing your child for college since the day she was born, but how prepared are you as a parent, to let her go? Here are some tips to ease the transition: Adjust expectations… for […]
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April 9, 2020 by thebrittons10 Today many of us may wake up feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, worried, or isolated. At least that is how I have felt some days during this difficult time. It feels like a dream; how can one feel so disconnected and overwhelmed by work, school, or family at the same time? There […]
Where do you turn when you have a question related to your health? Do you talk to family members or friends whose opinions you respect? Call your primary care provider? Search for answers on the internet or on social media? Every day we encounter information that may impact our health in various ways, both when […]
These days, most food products we buy are produced or packaged by a company that stamps on the food items a “sell by,” “use by,” or “best by” date. These dates are solely managed by industry, with no federal or state laws setting the length of time between when a food can be produced and/or […]
As I was scrolling through Facebook, I came across a meme that said, “Laughter is like a windshield wiper, it doesn’t stop the rain but allows us to keep going.” I had not thought of laughter like that, but I recently found this saying to be accurate. Life is well, unpredictable. Sometimes you laugh your […]
April 11, 2016 by marilynrabe I’m already late for work and now I’m in the middle of a traffic jam? How am I going to get the kids to gymnastics, soccer and tee ball practices at the same time? Everyone’s coming home at a different time tonight and we’re supposed to have supper together? Make […]
These days, most food products we buy are produced or packaged by a company that stamps on the food items a “sell by,” “use by,” or “best by” date. These dates are solely managed by industry, with no federal or state laws setting the length of time between when a food can be produced and/or […]
College is a time of transition and can be extremely challenging for the student and the parents. You may have been preparing your child for college since the day she was born, but how prepared are you as a parent, to let her go? Here are some tips to ease the transition: Adjust expectations… for […]
