Can Mom Call in Sick?

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Tuesday, September 09, 2008 5:00 PM

You feel the signs coming a few days before it hits - the scratchy throat, the aching limbs, that pre-sick feeling that you just can’t shake.

But, chances are if you’re a mom you ignore the hints your body is giving you and move on, full speed ahead, ignoring the indicators that you need to slow things down and take it easy.

And then, it’s too late - you’re sick.

It happened to me this week.  I spent... READ MORE

H2Ohhhhh

Posted by Rachel Balducci in Health on Friday, September 05, 2008 5:00 PM

Early this summer, I did the unthinkable—I decided to give up Diet Coke. I know, I know—what was I thinking? It was tough, but I managed and believe it or not, I have now been over three months without a drink.

In the midst of that, a friend suggested I try sparkling mineral water as a substitute. At the time I was still reeling from my decision to just walk away from my dark master, so I didn’t... READ MORE

Foul Play

Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Friday, August 29, 2008 11:20 AM

The other day, while I was making dinner, Raphael’s small face appeared at the window.

“Come and take a picture of me, Mama,” he said. “A picture with my pie.”

I can never turn down requests like these. I grabbed the camera and headed out to find him at work in his “kitchen.”

I think that some of the scenes I happen upon outdoors at my house might make some moms uneasy. There are a lot of bare feet.... READ MORE

Finding Time for Fitness

Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Thursday, August 21, 2008 7:54 AM

I recently came across this helpful article about how busy parents can find time for exercise and fitness.

One of my favorite bits of advice was this one:

Make date night start with fitness together. Hit the treadmill, go for a long walk or jog, play tennis, go on a bike ride: Do something you can do with your partner that builds in time together with exercise for you both.

Why shouldn’t playing a... READ MORE

Wake Up!

Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 6:35 AM

I really enjoyed this article recently: 50 Ways to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine

Some of the entries were things I’ve read dozens of times before, but some were actually surprising. Did you know, for example, that being a pessimist might be sapping you of your energy?

Don’t focus on the negative. Being a pessimist may actually be making you more tired. Try looking on the positive side of things... READ MORE

Let’s Make Helmet Hair Cool!

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Friday, July 25, 2008 3:33 PM

With gas in California well over $4.50 per gallon, I’ve taken to running errands on my bicycle in an effort to decrease my gas consumption and get a little exercise in the process.  Being married to an ER doctor, I always don my bike helmet - even for the shortest of trips.  But I’m constantly amazed by the number of riders I see who do not wear bike helmets.  The most exasperating instances for me... READ MORE

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