

Tracking Your Teen - The Dark Side?
When I got my first beeper, I probably should have felt empowered. After all, it meant I would be first line in case of an emergency....

Get Your Mammogram This Summer
The hazy lazy days of summer may inspire you to do as little as possible, but I feel it is my duty to gently remind you, you will only...


The Best Tip For Parenting A Teen
With three daughters, people have been telling me to “watch out” and “just you wait” for years. As such, I have been living with a phobia...


Can You Still Develop a Food Allergy?
On a recent trip to the Dominican Republic, I ended up in the ER. The staff there was lovely, but believe me, you do not want to have a...


Our Kids Will Love Us No Matter What
I am finally settling into summer. (If one more person says it is almost over, I’m going to lose it.) This summer, I am making time to...


Dance Dads... Wake up!
This past weekend was my daughter’s dance recital. She was in three out of four shows, and some kids were in all four, performing in as...


How Much Sex is Everyone Really Having?
Do you ever wonder where you rank in the quantity of sex department? It isn’t something that keeps me up at night (the thinking about it,...


Childhood Obesity Gets Worse In the Summer
I just read a study revealing that during the K-2nd grade years, kids get significantly fatter during the summer months. At first pass,...

25 Things Your Mom Never Worried About
My Mom, Circa 1969 It is no secret moms today are more stressed and depressed than the moms who raised us in the 70s and early 80s. They...

The Uptick in Ticks: What You Need to Know
The tick population here in the northeast is predicted to be larger than ever. More ticks equals more risk for tick borne diseases like...