Check out these Elite 8 Tips for Stress Management Our lives are busy – sometimes too busy. We all have demands – perhaps they are from work, family, extended family, school and more. Many of us feel stressed and on overload. Do you ever find it is hard to find the balance between work, family […]
Born to Crave: Origins of the Sweet Tooth
We all know it is nearly impossible to tear a child away from something sweet. Sugary foods and drinks can be a foolproof go to for any frazzled parent who needs their toddler to sit still. But have you ever wondered why children have this insatiable desire for all things sweet? Well, simply put, blame […]
Happy [and Safe] Birthday!
Almost every single member of my immediate and extended family has a birthday in March or April. For us, it is a time of gifting, celebrating and eating cake! It seemed like a great time to shed some light on a that question I get often: Can I leave cakes or pastries made with buttercream […]
March Madness: Looking at Ohio’s Foreclosures
A simple scan of court cases today compared to those of three years ago will let you see that the number of foreclosure cases has diminished across the state of Ohio. In fact, in 2014, the annual sum of completed foreclosures declined 15% from 2013…but still remains at twice the level of normal activity from […]
Spilt Milk – To Cry or Not to Cry
As a child, I remember one night when I had a hard time falling asleep. My mom had me lay on my back and she talked me through a relaxation exercise of resting my muscles. It ended with me closing my eyes and picturing myself floating on a cloud. In college, I took yoga classes […]
Cutting Hair and Picking Noses Helps Build Fine Motor Coordination
Every parent dreads the moment when their three year-old shows them his or her nice new haircut, and proudly states it was done, “All by myself!” Where did they get those scissors anyway? And, what about the child’s desire to pick their nose (Ew, gross!)? Relax parents, your child is simply working on her or […]