Give Yourself A Motivational Boost
Let's face it, many will find it difficult to be happy and motivated every minute of the day. Some may also find it difficult or near to impossible to pull themselves out of a slump. Instead of giving in to the distractions that will naturally bring you down and ultimately keep you un-motivated try these simple suggestions to give yourself a motivational boost. You may have heard or read of these simple suggestions before, but honestly how often … continue reading
Healthy Tips Podcast: Chocolate is Healthy!
Dr. Mommy’s Healthy Tips Podcast is back! Although I have been podcasting for some time, due to technical difficulties I was unable to upload to the site. So, technicalities aside…podcasts are now going up. Some you may have heard in the past but just as anything in life, many important tips must be heard several times before they truly sink in. So, sit back and relax and enjoy the tips that will be shared on Dr. Mommy’s Healthy Tips … continue reading
Five Healthy Methods to Educate Teens on How to Deal with Peer Pressure
Many of us look back on our teenage years and remember the time as carefree, but spending my days teaching high school math has helped me keep a less sentimental view of teenage life. Today, so many teens are incredibly stressed out – especially the high-achieving ones. In addition to juggling school work and extracurricular activities, teens also face pressure to be accepted by their peers. In many cases, the pressure to “fit in” can be … continue reading
What Are Your Social Media Efforts Costing Your Business?
Okay, fine, I confess - when social media marketing first established itself as a formidable marketing force, I too ardently jumped onto the proverbial bandwagon of enthusiasts believing that this online promotional resource was, well, free. How wrong I was! Make no mistake, social media can truly represent a marketing masterpiece of sorts; a powerful weapon in our advertorial arsenal that can help businesses in every industry and of every size … continue reading
6 Cost Effective DIY Gift Ideas That Work For Any Occasion
You don’t have to spend tons of money at expensive department stores or ordering online to find the perfect gift for anyone in your life. And, you don’t have to wait for the holiday season and bake cookies or make exotic candies to give a homemade gift. There are so many DIY gift ideas online and in books that you can choose from that you might be overwhelmed with the sheer amount of projects. Here are 6 simple DIY gift ideas for almost any … continue reading
Homeschooling and the Brain
"There must be another Rochester in New York" I said to my son. We both squinted. "Why didn't I ever notice that before? Hmmm." A Pattern I just looked it up five minutes ago and there actually are two in different counties of New York. But that wasn't the problem that day. We were passing by the same Rochester we had passed hours ago! It was about 14 years ago. My son was attending a Christian boarding academy in Union Springs, NY. Each … continue reading
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Healthy Tips Podcast: Chocolate is Healthy!
Dr. Mommy’s Healthy Tips Podcast is back! Although I have been podcasting for some time, due to technical difficulties I was unable to upload to the site. So, technicalities aside…podcasts are now going up. Some you may have heard in the past but just as anything in life, many important tips must be heard several times before they truly sink in. So, sit back and relax and enjoy the tips that … continue reading
Today In Health And Well Being
Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
Since we love strawberries and chocolate I figured, adding the two would make a delicious smoothie. This smoothie was a hit in our home and I'm sure it will be in yours as well. If you enjoy chocolate covered strawberries (and who doesn't?), you … continue reading
Support a Healthy Intestine with This Recipe
Our local farmers market is now open and I was thrilled to find a vendor this year who makes raw sauerkraut and other fermented foods. Fermented foods contain probiotics, the microflora that helps your body build a strong immune … continue reading
Immediate Stress Reduction in One SIMPLE Step
I’m sitting outside writing this today. I hear birds singing, my daughter talking sweetly as she colors her picture beside me, our garden growing with wholesome veggies, and beadlets of rain on the grass from our afternoon rain … continue reading
Benefits of a Balanced Diet—Eating Your Way To A Healthier, Happier You!
Living a life that includes a balanced diet has many more benefits than weight loss – although if you need to lose weight, a balanced diet is the best way to keep it off long-term. When you’re living a lifestyle that includes a balanced … continue reading
Allergy Season Is Here!
Spring is in the air and along with it comes pollen, dust and allergies! Yes, allergy season is in full-force. With all the beauty and newness that spring brings it also brings much discomfort for those that suffer from allergies. Perhaps that … continue reading
Learning Tai Chi- What You Need to Know
Perhaps you've seen or heard people talking about Tai Chi. You might have even heard that health benefits are associated with this meditative exercise. However, with the deluge of information available, it can be difficult to determine what … continue reading
Healthy Tips Podcast: Time to Rethink Your Fridge
Dr. Mommy's Healthy Tips Podcast is back! Although I have been podcasting for some time, due to technical difficulties I was unable to upload to the site. So, technicalities aside...podcasts are now going up. Some you may have heard in the past … continue reading
Today In Home And Family
Five Healthy Methods to Educate Teens on How to Deal with Peer Pressure
Many of us look back on our teenage years and remember the time as carefree, but spending my days teaching high school math has helped me keep a less sentimental view of teenage life. Today, so many teens are incredibly stressed out – … continue reading
Your Children Only Get One Childhood
Childhood is a critical time in our lives. I am the first one to say parenting is serious business. After all, I’m not only a mother and a grandmother, my work as an author focuses on parenting as well. And like most parents, I focus on how … continue reading
Iron Man 3 Movie Review
Before I share my thoughts on this movie, I must inform you that I normally don't share movie reviews. However, since I was given the opportunity to attend an advance screening of Iron Man 3 with my youngest son, I agreed to share my … continue reading
Does This Make Me A ‘Bad’ Parent?
Having 5 children is a true blessing although there are days I wonder. Now, don't misunderstand, I truly love and adore my children. However, there is that stage that you wonder if aliens have abducted your sweet, innocent children and replaced … continue reading
Parenting…The Path of Least Resistance
When I first became a parent, I remember very clearly my mother advising me that successful parenting would be based on my ability to "choose my battles carefully". It was her belief, and soon became mine, that when raising children, you must … continue reading
The Pottery Wheel of Parenting
Spring reminds me of the potter’s wheel. In my childhood neighborhood, one family built a potter’s studio. Basement converted to artist’s space, part of the yard co-opted, grass removed, gravel laid down. A kiln blossomed. It all … continue reading
Finish Line
I lived halfway. Wellesley College sits at the halfway mark of the Boston Marathon. And on Patriot’s Day every spring, we stood. By the side of the road we stood and cheered from dawn, when the wheelchair athletes flew by, to the hours and … continue reading
Today In Home & Food
Free or Discounted Summer Fun
My kids get out of school next week. While I am looking forward to the lazier, slower-paced days with them, I have to admit, that as a WAHM, that reality strikes both joy and terror in my mind! Our children thrive on routines and totally … continue reading
10 Delicious Strawberry Recipes
Strawberries are absolutely delicious and nutritious and with them in season I wanted to venture and find new ways to enjoy one of nature's many gifts. So, below I found some delicious looking recipes that involve one of my favorite fruits. Be … continue reading
The Power Of Vinegar – Many Uses You Didn’t Know About
One of the most important products my Mama used was vinegar. She used it mainly to clean the tile floors and mirrors, but did you know that vinegar has more uses that simply salad dressing? Instead of using many of the toxic substances … continue reading
Today In Busy Women
Benefits of a Balanced Diet—Eating Your Way To A Healthier, Happier You!
Living a life that includes a balanced diet has many more benefits than weight loss – although if you need to lose weight, a balanced diet is the best way to keep it off long-term. When you’re living a lifestyle that includes a balanced … continue reading
Stress Reducing Foods
Stress can be debilitating! It can interfere with your every day life, your health, your relationships and your business. Instead of giving into stress, consider adding these foods into your diet. Not only will it help to reduce your stress, but … continue reading
Reducing Stress the Old-Fashioned Way
Stress! This seems to be a word that is in everyone's daily vocabulary no matter what age you are. Although there are medical professionals that claim that stress will not kill; stress will indeed lead to symptoms that will eventually cause body … continue reading
Stress in Relationships— 6 Steps Smart Women Take!
Dealing with stress in relationships is often frustrating and difficult. Whether you’re dealing with a spouse, significant other, child, family member, co-worker or friend, we sometimes don’t understand or grasp how to avoid further problems … continue reading
Are You Cursing Your Sex Life?
“Our sex life is terrible.” “My wife is draining the life out of me by refusing me all the time.” “It would be just fine with me if we never had sex again.” “How can I not feel like crap when he never desires me?” “All he … continue reading
4 Keys to Building Intimacy in Your Marriage
As human beings we are wired for connection and intimacy. We long to be fully known and loved. Without this, we become lonely. Sadly, with all our technology today that is supposed to make us more “connected,” people are lonelier than ever … continue reading
