By Vanita Halliburton | Contributor We’ve all heard the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Even though we know better, we sometimes let ourselves believe that other families are faring better in the child-rearing department than we are. We can convince ourselves that…
By Tricia White | Managing Editor Even Netflix eventually runs out of interesting things to binge on. Now is the perfect time to encourage your kids to crack a book that has nothing to do with school assignments. Here are a few suggestions: Teens/Young Adults An Ember in the…
By Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor You are a loving, thoughtful, and responsible parent. You totally adore your kids! They are your life! There is nothing you would not do to keep them safe and happy, but life can be chaotic, and it’s no wonder that so many moms and…
By Dr. Dean Beckloff | Contributor It’s quite typical and happens with each generation – “What’s this younger generation coming to!” I remember being the recipient of it when I was young, and I’ve continued to hear the complaint about the next generation through the years. I believe we’ve all…
By Dr. Melanie Ross Mills | Contributor Letting go will be one of the most difficult processes you’ve experienced as a parent. You’ve poured your heart and soul into this child for the past 17 years, so it’s hard to ease up. However, you can rest knowing that you’ve taught…
How Much is Too Much? by Dr. Dean Beckloff | Contributor Yeesh! Is it hard to be a parent! With our tweens or teens, the challenges loom large. The choices our kids make at these ages have a much stronger impact. They now have social and academic implications and…
Warning signs are not always obvious. Like a relationship that looks healthy on the outside, the truth can be hidden behind closed doors. Look for: Evidence of dieting or possibly appropriate weight loss that eventually goes “too far” Excessive exercise or inflexibility in exercise patterns Sudden interest in being vegetarian…
On the surface, it seems simple – everyone has to eat. However, our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors about eating can be the difference between life and death. Balanced eating and exercise ought to lead to healthy outcomes, but too often, paying too much attention to how we eat backfires and…
Important Facts About Nutritional Supplements The GNC website has categories like “Nitric Oxide,” “Hardcore Products” and “Mass Gainers” to name a few. My fear is that teens will walk into a GNC or Google “sports nutrition supplements” and end up ordering something potentially unsafe and likely…