Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and the official start of area graduation ceremonies. If you have a family member graduating from high school this year, congratulations. Hopefully you aren’t breaking the bank to host a graduation party. Like other celebratory events such as kid’s birthday parties and weddings, graduation parties have […]
Staying Hydrated for Physical Activity
Making wise choices when deciding what to eat and drink before, during and after physical activity is important. Water is always the best choice. If you choose a different beverage, choose a drink with no more than 50-80 calories per 8-ounce serving. To stay hydrated, your body needs about two quarts of liquid a day. […]
Tips for a Happy Summer when College Kids Come Home
Our greatest challenge is to learn new parenting techniques to maintain our positive relationship with them. Here are a few tips gathered from a variety of sources to help give a perspective overview. From the parent’s point: There will be changes in our routines. Without one (or more) at home there was less laundry, dishes […]
Salt Matters
Most people think the culprit of their salt intake is the salt shaker in their kitchen. Not even close! But what food contributes the most to our sodium intake? Tell us your answer in our poll. Next week, we’ll see how you did. The Centers for Disease Control recently released, “Salt Matters: Preserving Choice, Protecting Health,” which […]
Livin’ La Vida Loca
Most of you probably remember the Ricky Martin song “Livin’ la Vida Loca” that was popular about ten years ago. Translated, it means “living the crazy life.” I’m going to assume that many of you are feeling a little crazy right now. We just got done filing taxes, gas prices seem to escalate daily, the […]
Helping Children through Disaster
If you and your family have been impacted by the recent storms or flooding, this can be a hard time for you and your children. How do you work through these things with your children? There are many resources available to parents to help their children cope with a natural disaster, giving some tips for […]