Helping Kids Cope With the Halloween ‘Hangover’
By Jillian Amodio, LMSW, Mental Health Contributor Halloween seems to get bigger and more exciting every year! Kids are planning what they want to dress up as months in advance, …
Mistletoe Therapy: A Game-Changer for Many Cancer Patients
By Chelsea Harrison When someone mentions mistletoe, I’m guessing 90% of people will think of Christmas decorations and the other cheeky 10% will think of kissing. But did you know …
5 Hydration Tips for Dry Fall Skin
Fall brings lots of fun things like pumpkins, sweater weather, and the holidays…but one thing that isn’t so fun is dry fall skin! During this seasonal transition, it’s important to …
Words Give Things Power: When you say it out loud, you have to do it!
Sometimes, I can find myself talking through ideas over and over again and then I do…nothing. I find that most of the talk is to my family or close friends …
Seeing spots?
Seeing spots? The sun-kissed days of summer might have left you with more than just a glowing tan—brown spots, also known as age spots, sunspots, or hyperpigmentation, are often the …
Navigating Teen Relationships: 5 Tips from Talk to Me First
I had my first boyfriend in the final days of seventh grade. We’d been flirting for weeks, and his best friend was already “going out with” my best friend, so …
Is He Cheating? Secret Lingerie Shopping
EACH WEEK, WE PULL AN INTRIGUING POST FROM OUR FACEBOOK GROUP FOR OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS AND AREA MOMS TO WEIGH IN ON. QUESTION: I need some advice…I already think …
Sometimes Good Enough is Good
My daughter is having surgery today as you read this. She has been very sick and has been in and out of the ER and doctors’ offices more times than …
Finding Humor and Friendship while having a Brother with Special Needs
F When growing up with a brother who has special needs, I’ve accepted I lived a different type of life than most of my friends. My earliest memories involve the …
My Husband’s Use of Adult Films Is Affecting Our Intimacy & My Body Image
QUESTION: I’m struggling with myself and this situation…would love to hear your opinions, but please be nice. Recently I have been struggling with body insecurities and have noticed my husband …