A mother is never truly alone. Even on the rare occasion I am by myself, my mind and heart are with my kids. I can look to the New Year as an opportunity for self-improvement, but the truth is, it all comes back to my family anyway. This year, in the spirit of telling everyone what to do, I am going to make realistic nutrition resolutions for all of us. We aren’t going carb free or giving up sugar and mama isn’t giving up the wine, but, we are going to try a healthier diet in

You’ve taken your kids for their flu shots, you’ve stocked up on antibacterial soap and you’ve instructed your children to cough in their sleeve, to not share any drinks and to run for the hills when someone sneezes. But, is the food they are eating also helping to prevent the illnesses so prevalent at this time of year? Providing your family with foods known to boost the immune system will go a long way toward fighting off cold and flu causing germs. You can find healthy foo

Let me just say … YAY!!! Finally, I have an opportunity to roll my soapbox out into the open. I have been complaining about snacks since I was a new mom in NYC. I’d feed Madelyn a good breakfast and take her to Central Park. There, I’d end up hanging out with other new moms who were also trying to figure out this parenting thing as they went along. The minute a toddler whined or complained, a buffet of healthy snacks would magically appear. From the depths of designer diaper