From Mississippi Heroes We all know caregivers tend to not spend a lot of time or money on themselves, so we asked them what self-care rituals would help them feel their best. Here are some of their suggestions: CARE FOR DRY, HARD WORKING HANDS Slather on some coconut oil, Vaseline or your favorite lotion, and […]
By Tracy Daniel-Hardy Since I’ve been chronicling my caregiving journey, I have learned that many friends, co-workers, and acquaintances are caring for parents like me, or for a relative or in-law. Many have tearfully confided their feelings of loneliness and expressed their discomfort in sharing their experience with those who can’t relate. Some have shared […]
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At age 81, Ruby Daniel remains the strongest woman her daughter knows. “Although she looks rather frail and fragile, she can still outwork me,” Tracy Daniel-Hardy says of her mother, who grew up in a farming family. “She moves much more slowly than she used to but still has great endurance.” Now a primary caregiver […]
There is great joy in having children. With modern birth control options, women can plan when in their lives this blessed event occurs. Fortunately, many effective methods of birth control are available to help with these life choices. HORMONAL The most common means of birth control employ female hormones, estrogens and progesterones to prevent the […]
By Dr. April Ulmer On the surface, I may seem like a confident woman who’s always had it together. I have a loving husband, two incredible daughters, friends I adore and a career I love. Well, I have a confession: Despite all my blessings and good fortune, when it comes to motherhood, I have struggled […]
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If you have brothers and sisters, you know the relationship between siblings is special. Even though they get on our nerves and under our skin, our brothers and sisters are often our closest friends, fiercest defenders and most trusted confidantes. In honor of National Siblings Day, celebrated annually on April 10, sisters Lana and April […]
The love between a mom and her children is an unbreakable bond and a beautiful thing to behold. As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 8, we asked you to share your snaps in our Mother-Daughter Photo Contest. We loved seeing such special moments and are pleased to feature some of our favorite […]
