The flu means gagging, puking, feeling yuck, and diarrhea. So, if you want to avoid feeling like crap, then you need to practice ways of bolstering your defenses and dodging the flu. The following are seven great tips for bolstering your defenses against the flu:1. Hydration: For … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Bolster Defense and Dodge the Flu
Family Health
Family Fitness: Getting and Keeping Your Brood Physically Fit
For some families, getting exercise and doing physical activities are at the bottom of the to-do list. With the average family involved in work, school and outside interests, many times it is easier, because everyone is spent from their other activities, to relax in front of the … [Read more...] about Family Fitness: Getting and Keeping Your Brood Physically Fit
The Need To Know: Child Into Adulthood
Children can often help parents reduce stress and help themselves at the same time. In and out of my Parents Anonymous Group, I have come across many parents dealing with situations that are very stressful, specifically, children who have chronic conditions or illnesses. By … [Read more...] about The Need To Know: Child Into Adulthood
Jolly K.’s Courageous Contribution
Who is Jolly K. and why does she matter? Born in the late 1940s, Jolly K. was placed in the first foster care home as a young child. From there she would continue to endure physical and sexual abuse until she ran away for the last time as a teenager. To support herself, she … [Read more...] about Jolly K.’s Courageous Contribution
Tips for Treating Bee Stings and Insects Bites
After chilly cold winters, everyone loves to be outdoors when the weather is pleasant and light. Kids love spring and summer as they get to play and have loads of fun outside. But as well as bringing in lot of fun and outdoor activities, summers bring insects and bees too. Bee … [Read more...] about Tips for Treating Bee Stings and Insects Bites
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to