Did you know flossing actually extends your life expectancy as well as keeps your mouth clean of bacterial infection? By flossing, you not only prevent gum disease—which has a list of health side effects as well—but you can prevent heart disease too. One sure way to tell if … [Read more...] about Remembering to Floss: Five Tips to Help You
Mom's Health
How Can Nurses Help You Quit Smoking?
Do you know that there is no such thing as a safe cigarette or a safe level of smoking? Many smokers deceive themselves into thinking that smoking less won’t harm them. However, the best bet remains the same – it is to quit smoking ASAP. You must have heard countless times … [Read more...] about How Can Nurses Help You Quit Smoking?
Validation Is A Valuable Gift – If You Get It
If your children were magically put in charge of you, how would they treat you? Many years ago I attended a workshop at the Parents Anonymous conference and, as always, I was ready to have fun. I met parents and facilitators from other groups across New Jersey and learned more … [Read more...] about Validation Is A Valuable Gift – If You Get It
Born Again Blogger – It’s Not What You’re Thinking, Part I
This is part I of a two-week series titled “Born Again Blogger – It’s Not What You’re Thinking.” We’ll focus on what made me finally make the leap to blogging and you’ll get an inside scoop on what I hope to accomplish. Thoughts? Questions? Comments? Please visit my website … [Read more...] about Born Again Blogger – It’s Not What You’re Thinking, Part I
Know-It-All Moms Get Little Help
We moms think we know how to do everything, right? There is an old expression that says, “mothers are the very heart of our homes,” so it must be true. We know how laundry should be done, how to cook a great meal and then clean up after. There is another saying that goes, “When … [Read more...] about Know-It-All Moms Get Little Help
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to