Campbell, seven years old, was sitting in my office, trying to learn how to get along better with children on the playground. In the midst of describing how difficult it was to remember which parent was supposed to help her with her homework that night, she whispered: “Can I tell you a secret that really […]
Month: January 2013
Flu Is Here: 5 Things Parents Must Do
The flu is here, big time. According to the most recent influenza (flu) surveillancefrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): * 29 states are reporting high activity, 16 are reporting moderate (up from 9 the week before) and 47 say that there are flu cases throughout the state. * Hospitalizations for flu have […]
Going Through A Gray Divorce? Focus On Your Retirement Savings
Chalk it up to longer lifespans, broader cultural acceptance of divorce or the effects of an empty nest, but calling your marriage quits later in life is becoming increasingly common. A study from the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green University in Ohio found that one in four people going through […]
Cooking For Dads: Single Parent Cooking Made Simple
Welcome to my healthy “cooking for dads” section. But wait…. …I’m not a single father! And no, I’m not even a guy. I’m a female and I’m a registered dietitian! However, I’m here to help you with dad cooking. I was inspired to write a cooking for dads section after watching my boyfriend- who happens […]