Just about everyone knows his or her sun sign, but did you know that’s not the only important planet when casting a horoscope? For starters, we need to define what a sun sign is, exactly. Ancient astrologers divided the sky into 12 sections, based on the 12 constellations along a…
Beans — also known as legumes — are healthy and inexpensive. They are high in fiber and protein and low in fat. Legumes are also rich in folic acid, copper, iron and magnesium. They even help lessen your appetite. Because beans have a low glycemic index, they provide energy over…
Summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids, but choose the wrong one, and you’ll hear about it for years to come. It’s important to decide whether your child is ready for sleepaway camp or if day camp is the way to go. Kids as young as 6…
With a new set of video game systems coming out every few years it can be tough to decide the best system for your family’s needs. Unfortunately, because this is technology we’re talking about, “hand-me-downs” are mostly out of the question when it comes to game systems. Luckily, consoles are…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Premenstrual syndrome is an extreme form of stress that produces physical and psychological wear and tear on a woman’s body throughout the month, but especially prior to and during menstruation. Stop the self-perpetuating downward spiral of poor eating habits, poor nutrition and excessive stress, and improve your health throughout the…
Significant events in the 20th century resulted in changes in family dynamics. War, technological advances, and shifts in economics caused women to work outside of the home. Women traditionally stayed at home to take care of the home and the needs of the children. While initially many people scoffed at…
When you first start having sex, you may look for ways to avoid pregnancy. But for many people who are ready to have children, getting pregnant is much more difficult than they expected. It seems easy enough – have sex, get pregnant. After all, the teen pregnancy rate is skyrocketing!…
In many conversations about sex, you might hear the term “Kama Sutra.” But do you really know what it is and what it means? Some people consider it just a “dirty book” full of sexual positions, and while it definitely can teach you a thing or two about mixing it…
Is every day a real nail-biter for your children? Believe it or not, nail biting is a common habit among children. According to kidshealth.org, studies estimate that up to 60 percent of kids and teens nibble their nails down to the nubs. And while it may seem harmless, the reality…
It is not a surprise to most people that health studies point to popular culture as a perpetrator of body image which has corresponded to the self image and well being of women AND men. What may surprise you is that this is not a new phenomenon. Is the rail…