As usual, we couldn’t wait to see the sweet, cuddly and downright precious furbabies nominated for this year’s Cutest Pets Photo Contest, and our audience did not disappoint. It’s never easy to pick favorites from so many adorable entrants, and the challenge gets harder every year. Thank you to all the proud pet parents who […]
By Dr. Mary Beth Hulin Eating better is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, but managing your child’s picky eating habits can be extra challenging. You can ditch the dinner-table drama and work toward a healthier diet for the whole family with a few simple strategies. FOCUS ON WHOLE FOODS It’s common for […]
New Year’s resolutions don’t work — at least not the way I usually approach them, which typically involves writing a mile-long list of the things I dislike about myself and demanding that I become a different person between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Starting the year off with negativity and unrealistic expectations just doesn’t vibe […]
By Mary Ann Blair The holidays are a magical time for kids. Among the parties, decorations, treats and gifts galore, who can blame a child for feeling excited about this special time of year? As parents, we understand this excitement, but we also want our children to know the importance of giving and not just […]
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Gift-giving has long been my love language. Yet, in recent times, I’ve found myself leaning more toward a different love language: quality time. Most of us have enough stuff, and anything we desire is just a click away. What’s truly precious, however, is time, and the memories we make together. In the wake of the […]
Like many family caregivers, I spend a lot of time anticipating my parents’ needs and behaviors so that I’m prepared to address them. Mentally playing and replaying possible scenarios often consumes my thoughts and keeps me up at night. I subconsciously do this to develop an appropriate response and temper my emotions — or so […]
Being a mom and a small business owner is like juggling fire. It’s a balancing act that often leaves us feeling burnt out. But it’s crucial to remind ourselves that it’s okay to stumble, to take breaks and to forgive ourselves for not always meeting our own high expectations. When 2023 began, I had a […]
