Resting on your laurels – aka your butt – can kill you, experts say. Sitting for long periods of time, even if you exercise regularly, can harm your health. Whether it’s at the office, in the car, in front of the TV, on the phone, reading or at school, the…
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the cost of raising a child can be an estimated $200,000… not including the price of college. With those kinds of expenses, it behooves you to cut your costs wherever you can. Most people don’t realize how very simple saving a buck can…
Years and years of worshipping the sun – or just a mere few sunburns over the years – can cause age spots. They’re flat, freckle-like spots that appear on body parts that tend to be exposed to the sun most, such as hands, arms and the face, and fair-skinned people…
Does your child have the write stuff? When it comes to rearing good writers, the secret lies in journaling. That’s right. Diaries may seem like a thing of the past, but there’s no denying the benefits of having you child keep a journal. For starters, journaling is a great way…
When you meet the person of your dreams, he or she may seem like the total package – perfect in every way. We all know that’s not the case, but in the throes of a passionate relationship, the little flaws can be overlooked. That’s a good thing, until you get…
Want to get a little something more out of your vacation than a sunburn or some souvenir mouse ears? Try taking the kids on an educational vacation this year, where they can supplement what they learn in school with some real family fun. Museums and zoos close to home are…
Whether it’s been a few minutes, a few months or even a few years, it can be pretty shocking if you’re a woman who’s dated a man who comes out as gay after the relationship ends. Then again, maybe it didn’t come as much of a surprise. Either way, you…
There are a lot of vegetarians among us, some by circumstance and some by choice. Those who are vegetarians by choice can be divided into two general groups — those who do not eat meat, poultry or fish, but do consume dairy products as – in theory – the animals…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Choices are the best tool for preventing and stopping power struggles and rebellion. There are a few ways that parents can run into problems, however, so here are a few guidelines for using choices effectively. – Don’t give a choice if there is no choice. “Do you want to take…
Nobody knows this better than the gurus of online dieting, eDiets.com. Founded more than 10 years ago, eDiets.com offers a wide scope of programs including Bill Phillips Eating for Life, the Mediterranean Diet, fresh meal delivery and other healthy-living plans. The program espouses the importance of balanced nutrition, regular exercise…