I went to a birthday party for a one year old at a friend's house a few years back, and was greeted at the door by a passive-aggressive sign that read "No Shoes in the House. Please Wear Socks or Hospital Slippers." (There was a big box of disposable surgical socks free for the ...read more
Keeping up your fitness goals can be especially challenging come mid-February. To help fight against the urge to slow down or quit, Gold’s Gym has declared February 22 Commitment Day. At locations throughout the country, they're even offering free workouts and classes along with ...read more
Health experts, doctors and nutritionists consistently site the benefits moving toward a plant based vegetarian diet. I was a vegetarian for over nine years and I learned a thing or two that can help you and your family make the switch, whether it be exclusively or not. I have ...read more
Dieting on your own can be challenging and even alienating at times.. It’s been well-proven that “social dieting” makes weight loss more fun and successful—especially with programs that include elements like the spirit competition, teamwork, encouragement and, of course, gentle ...read more
February is Heart Health month, and we're sharing five super-important tips to help you keep your ticker healthy, happy, and strong. Did you know that each minute, your heart pumps 1.5 gallons of blood, effectively fueling every cell in your body? It is critical to take care of ...read more
When the flu hits you or your little one (or both!) it can be daunting to assess which symptoms to address first. When most of us think of flu symptoms we immediately think of a low grade fever, aches and pains and nausea, which may lead to dehydration. Essentially a loss of body ...read more
As a mom to three, author and blogger, and co-founder of meal-kit company, One Potato, Catherine McCord knows a thing or two about being stretched thin. Still, she manages to get delicious, nutritious food in front of her family every day. We reached out to Catherine for tips to ...read more
Happy New Year! New Year, New You, am I right? We all start the year off with New Year's resolutions to better ourselves in some way and the popular resolutions include a goal of either weight-loss, fitness or both. I am starting the year off right with goals of easy, home-cooked ...read more
The hustle, bustle and holly-jolly manic merriment of the season has officially begun. The grownups (and kids!) are overbooked, overtired, and over-sugared. Time to take a deep cleansing breath, slow down, and be more mindful in your everyday eating and daily activities. Here are ...read more
Did you know there are almost seven teaspoons of sugar are in one Snickers candy bar?! And you can expect to get 28 empty calories in one piece of traditional Halloween treat: candy corn. And who can’t eat just one?!Seems like finding healthy swaps are not a bad idea! Below are ...read more
What inspired you to write Guy Stuff the Body Book for Boys? When I was a pediatrician in full-time practice, the imbalance in resources between boys and girls was obvious. Girls have so many different options – books, videos, magazines – that focused on what was happening to ...read more
Binders. Backpacks. Pencils. Glue. The kids are ready for that first day of school! Woohoo! But between the lunch snacks and school supplies, there’s one more important item to make sure to throw into your back-to-school shopping basket: lice prevention.Every year more than 12 ...read more
Can I tell you one of my favorite things about walking into a tropical resort, destination hotel, or spa center? ... It's the abundance and availability of fruit-infused water. I know, I know... I'm easy to please; it's just one of the simple pleasures and little luxuries I can ...read more
Do you own a fitness tracker? These wearables have become all the rage lately and are more than just a fad. If you don't yet have one, you may be surprised how motivated you become when you see you have climbed fewer stairs than yesterday or managed more steps than a friend ...read more
They say, if the shoe fits wear it. One thing I've learned in my 40+ years on this earth is that not all shoes are made alike. I swoon over high heels as much as the next girl, but I know what works for my size and my lifestyle. I've learned to be picky about what comes into my ...read more
Do you remember the first time you went away to summer sleepaway camp? I can still picture it. I was 10, maybe 11 and it was one of the first times - and definitely the longest time! - I'd be sleeping away from my parents - a whole week. According to the American Camp ...read more
You know this mama is fueled by her workouts. I rely on them to keep me sane. I don't feel remorse or guilt about how much I spend on workout gear, but I often don't have the time to shop. I was intrigued by the idea of subscription workout gear, so I tried out Wantable.Wantable ...read more
By now, this should be old news: sodas, fruit drinks, and other sugary beverages add empty calories to our kids' diets and can increase their risk for a number of health problems, from cavities and type 2 diabetes to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease which only recently has been ...read more
I want my family to eat healthy, but throwing away squishy bags of questionable raw spinach or apples gone mushy really irritates me—can I get an amen? And I'm not forgetting about them in the deep, dark corners of my fridge. I'm talking within the week! There's nothing I hate ...read more
A nice cocktail like a cranberry martini or a mellow mule can be a fun way to kick off a dinner party, welcome the weekend, or celebrate a victory at home (kids all in bed before 8!) or the office (nailed that presentation-woot!). While moderate alcohol does have its benefits ...read more
#UnbreakableAwards Twitter Party Tuesday, March 7th 6pm PST/9pm ET Hosts: @momtrends @theshoppingmamaSponsor: @Cal_EZ We're so good at taking care of everyone else, we often forget about our needs. Vitamin D is a big deal for us. And we need to talk about it. We're teaming up ...read more
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and today we're sharing the perfect Valentine's Day cocktail. This cocktail is red, of course, but is also good for your health and can improve one's under-the-covers performance (ahem). Much like my New Year's Eve, I like to stay in on ...read more
Once again, CVS is stepping up to the plate to help families. Remember when they were the first pharmacy to ban cigarette sales? Once again they are first, putting health before profits. Join us tonight as we talk about this big shift in healthcare that effects many ...read more
How are those New Year's resolutions going? Did you think about doing a cleanse this January and then never took the next step to make it happen? I'm here to tell you that it's NOT TOO LATE. In fact, it's never too late! While January 1st is a nice feel-good time to start a ...read more