To Sleep, Perchance To Teen
Most teens don’t get enough sleep, but it’s not as though we can force them into REM. How do we keep them healthy and keep out of bedtime battles?
Most teens don’t get enough sleep, but it’s not as though we can force them into REM. How do we keep them healthy and keep out of bedtime battles?
Every year winter brings all kinds of skin annoyances, like seasonal eczema. Thankfully, we’ve figured a few things out to keep comfortable and splotch-free.
A few things I wish I’d known before we began orthodontic treatment for my kids. So if you’re just beginning the process, here is my handy guide to getting started.
I was never a sporty kid, and my own children never want to exercise, either. How do I set them up for good lifelong habits when I can’t get them off the couch?
Out of nowhere my recently potty-trained toddler has started peeing indiscriminately. Is this a behavioral regression or is there something more I should be concerned about?
The constant pursuit of self-care is important for all parents to consider, but especially if you’re a single mom.
As someone who has always loved food and hated exercise, learning how to take care of myself has been surprisingly fraught (but ultimately rewarding).
Teenagers and burgeoning sexuality. The conversations are becoming more difficult, but we’ll keep having them, because communication and knowledge are key.
A young woman found a breast lump and her doctor has asked her to schedule a mammogram and ultrasound. Even though the doctor is not worried, she is freaking out and needs some perspective.
LICE, is a four-letter word for a reason. We wade through all the myths surrounding lice leaving you with the truth and how to get rid of the buggers.
There’s more to think about when it come to protection from insects, like mosquitoes and ticks, than just “let’s spray THIS.” We look at DEET and other considerations.
When I introduce myself from here on out, I am supposed to say, “Hi, my name is ______________, and I’m an alcoholic.” That’s the first step, according to the brochure some nice woman handed me as I entered my first AA meeting day before yesterday.
We finally had The Sex Talk with our firth grade son. A long talk. A couple of talks, in fact. And throughout the process, we all learned a few things about the best way to handle discussing sex at this age and stage.
How to diagnose, treat and prevent pink eye.
Your child is approaching or in preadolescence. This new phase of development may seem fairly natural and normal to you, but it’s probably the exact opposite to your child. Puberty can be embarrassing, awkward and scary. For that reason, any puberty advice or information you give your child now is only going to help their comfort level during this transitional time.
My nephew is seven years old and still has the eating habits of a toddler. Help!
A couple of my children have lice and nits. That’s it. There is nothing to do but shave our heads and burn down the house. Just kidding. This is how I got rid of it and cared for my home after the lice discovery.
Now that we know what to look for in a sunscreen, let’s talk about the products that are the best choice for your family.
Sunscreen. The simple thing we use to protect our kids and ourselves from sun damage has suddenly become very complicated.
I know that many kids these days struggle from the alphabet soup of disorders. Why aren’t we talking about it more openly?