Family
Vermont Woman (VT) Winter (Feb/March) 2012
Pregnant Vermonters, take heed. Over one-fourth of births in Vermont now occur by scalpel. Vermont hospitals have followed the national trend in reliance on cesareans. (Vermont Woman prefers the more accurate term, surgical birth). It is a procedure... Read More
Lioness Magazine (MA) November 2012
As I type this article, my kitchen sink is overflowing with dirty dishes. A part of me wants to stop right now and wash them, but the writer in me refuses, at least for now. I know some people who can't even go to bed if... Read More
Lioness Magazine (MA) November 2012
From multi–generations to multi–cultures, honoring traditions while catering to different tastes may prove challenging for holiday hosts. A recent Kenmore survey found that more than half of Americans (52 percent)... Read More
Minnesota Women's Press (MN) August 2012
I spend six days a week in a gym. On my off day, I pine to be there. I lift hundreds of pounds, sport smeary chalk prints on my sweat-soaked clothes and listen to whatever music I'm in the mood for on that specific day... Read More
Minnesota Women's Press (MN) August 2012
The difference and why it matters
Student-to-student bullying has received widespread media attention within the last year. Often, however, student misconduct is incorrectly labeled bullying when it is sexual (or other protected... Read More
Minnesota Women's Press (MN) july 2012
"The trouble is that old age is not interesting until one gets there, a foreign country with an unknown language to the young, and even to the middle-aged. I wish now that I had found out more about it."-May Sarton
... Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) March 2012
The transition from breastfeeding to bottle feeding can be a tough transition for mom and baby both physically and emotionally. After all, breastfeeding plays an integral role
in forming the deep attachment between mother and baby. When the... Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) august 2012
Laying the Foundation for a life time of educational achievement and music enjoyment. What a joy it is to watch your child grow! In a well-designed music class you can take delight in the endless energy of your children, in... Read More
Western Mass Women Magazine (MA) Sep-Oct 2012
Separation anxiety is a very common problem for preschool children, especially during the first few weeks of school.You may also see some separation anxiety in children after an illness, a vacation, or even a long weekend, where they ...
Separation anxiety is a very common problem for preschool children, especially during the first few weeks of school.You may also see some separation anxiety in children after an illness, a vacation, or even a long weekend, where they... Read More
Vermont Woman (VT) HOLIDAY (Nov-Dec) 2012
“When everything is dumped into one account, managing the monthly cash flow becomes difficult.”
“I love managing my money!”
& ... “When everything is dumped into one account, managing the monthly cash flow becomes difficult.”
“I love managing my money!”
... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2012
Looking for a great after-school snack that will not only feed your kids’ appetite but also spark their creativity as well? Try Apple Ladybugs! Let your kids play with their food for a change. They’ll love decorating juicy red apples with ...Looking for a great after-school snack that will not only feed your kids’ appetite but also spark their creativity as well? Try Apple Ladybugs! Let your kids play with their food for a change. They’ll love decorating juicy red apples... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Feeling cooped up? Join the crowd. It’s a welcome relief to be able to spend more time outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. There are many more of us, young and old, who are utilizing bicycles, skateboards, and rollerblades as part of recreation a ...Feeling cooped up? Join the crowd. It’s a welcome relief to be able to spend more time outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. There are many more of us, young and old, who are utilizing bicycles, skateboards, and rollerblades as part of recreation... Read More
South Bay Woman Magazine (CA) Spring 2012
“I’m FREEZING!”
“But it’s 60 degrees…”
When did I suddenly get old-lady-blood? I live in Southern California, isn’t it supposed to be hot all year long? And uh, sorry. 60 degrees is ...“I’m FREEZING!”
“But it’s 60 degrees…”
When did I suddenly get old-lady-blood? I live in Southern California, isn’t it supposed to be hot all year long? And uh, sorry. 60 degrees is... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) September 2012
I saw my high school boyfriend, Doug*, a few months ago. It had been almost 30 years. Talk about a surreal experience. Fortunately, I had been working out, so that part is okay…
Doug lives several states away but drove to Omaha to see his ...I saw my high school boyfriend, Doug*, a few months ago. It had been almost 30 years. Talk about a surreal experience. Fortunately, I had been working out, so that part is okay…
Doug lives several states away but drove to Omaha to see his... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) January 2013
Meet the Carls—Scott and Tricia, and their children Haeley and Sydney of Boys Town! The family has a French Bulldog named Zip, and they also live with eight boys, who are part of their Boys Town family.
Scott and Tricia have been married f ...Meet the Carls—Scott and Tricia, and their children Haeley and Sydney of Boys Town! The family has a French Bulldog named Zip, and they also live with eight boys, who are part of their Boys Town family.
Scott and Tricia have been married for... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) January 2013
The term media literacy relates to how people read and interpret visual images and the content in advertisements, film, TV, computer and video games, and the internet. But what does it mean and why should children and parents pay attention to it?
...The term media literacy relates to how people read and interpret visual images and the content in advertisements, film, TV, computer and video games, and the internet. But what does it mean and why should children and parents pay attention to it?... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) September 2012
It’s one of a parent’s worst fears: losing a child in public. You let go of a toddler’s hand at the grocery store; you turn your back on your inquisitive five-year-old at the museum; or you get distracted when your anxious fifth-... Read More
Lioness Magazine (MA) August 2012
“My partner and I had been trying to fall pregnant for the past 3.5 years with no luck. I came across Dr. Harwin’s page and decided to follow her tips and advice. Now I am pregnant. I never thought it would happen, especially naturally,... Read More
San Diego Woman (CA) Beauty, Fashion, & Fitness Issue 2012 (BFF)
He said
Fashion, for men, seems like an oxymoron. It’s like most of us are lost to the art of dressing ourselves. Unfortunately, the battle rages on and men have a big red X on our chests. You can say, “You’re not... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) June 2012
Nothing could be more important than the care for your children when you are not home. National Safety Council, Nebraska recommends these tips when you interview babysitter candidates:
Safety/First Aid:
• Ask if... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) June 2012
Getting a baby to sleep through the night can be one of the most difficult challenges parents face. Many parents wake up three or four times a night to soothe their baby or toddler back to sleep.
On the other hand, teaching a child to sleep through... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) September 2012
Brianna Eisert, 16, is a sophomore at Papillion-La Vista South High School and a Senior Girl Scout in Troop 45523. Brianna has gone above and beyond with her volunteer work for Completely KIDS, a nonprofit organization that helps underprivileged... Read More
South Bay Woman Magazine (CA) June 2009
Let's get him Snickers!
Yesand cupcakes!
You think Dad wants sugar for Father's day?
Yeah! sounded the chorus of my three kids, Dad's always sneaking it, we should just give it to him!
After I told the kids that if we got candy for Daddy, no one but... Read More
South Bay Woman Magazine (CA) April 2009
The family table is a place for many conversations. It is where lives are built, where personalities are made, and where families build strong bonds together. Having the ability to sit down with family, every meal of the day, seven days a week is a... Read More