By Alicia Wanek Sports moms everywhere were scared by the recent news story showing that in a study of NFL players’ brains donated to scientific research, 99% showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the disease highlighted in the film Concussion with Will Smith. Football is the biggest target of the…
Rich Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank By Dawn Bluemel Oldfield I never thought I’d add “general contractor” to my resume, but a few years ago when my husband and I decided to bite the bullet and finally remodel our kitchen, I did just that. We’d heard horror stories…
By Dawn Bluemel Oldfield / Home & Garden Editor Your yard has the potential to be another living area—an extension of your home. The perfect place to relax, dine and entertain. Our Texas climate offers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors nearly year round. Score big by incorporating one of…
By Dr. Dean Beckloff / Contributor It’s tough, this thing called co-parenting. When two parents have separated and are now living in two homes, it can be quite the challenge. If two adults have decided that they cannot live together any longer, is it really possible to co-parent effectively without…
The good news is we are living longer, and there are great advancements in healthcare. The “other” news is that many of us find ourselves in charge of caring for our aging parents, many of whom need our help remembering to take care of themselves. Often we’re making sure our…
Finding a Strategy for Mental Wellness By Natalie Croitoru | Contributor In high school, I was a stressed-out teenager. I fixated on grades. I resented criticism. I invested in the wrong relationships. I was over-extended, and my stress eventually began to manifest itself in physical reactions and forgetfulness. Mental health was…
Part of having your Game On is taking time to relax so you have the mental clarity to deal with life. For me, that relaxation is reading. By Andrea Peskind Katz / Contributor Need a book so gripping that you might have to finish in one sitting? Best Day Ever…
By Alicia Wanek Perhaps this fall has meant a big transition for your child. Moving on to middle school, high school or off to college brings big changes for your kids, but it can bring big changes for you as well. Maybe your little princess has even gotten married or…