Health + Wellness

Resolutions! A word that is around this time of the year. Gyms are overflowing with people and everyone is asking you what your resolutions are for the new year. One thing that we are all certain is that resolutions...

In my therapy private practice, I work with women with a wide variety of concerns. However, one common thread is how difficult it is for them to find their way into therapy. Whether it’s getting lost in lengthy lists...

Most moms have had an experience like this: we have to do something that makes us feel anxious, so we do everything we can to avoid it. Maybe it’s scheduling an appointment, meeting with a teacher or caregiver, or...

When I became a mother for the first time, more than 25 years ago, little did I know that among the job titles I’d come to have was “detective.”  Sure, raising three kids had its drama - a plastic bead...

The start of a new year is just as good as any time to set some goals. As a busy mom expecting Baby #2, I decided I would set some basic goals for myself, all in an effort to...

Gaining weight during pregnancy. It's inevitable although some, obviously, gain more than others. I am on the "more" side. It may be because I'm simply just programmed to have big babies (my son was 9lbs 11oz), OR it may be...

In the United States, influenza (flu) season starts around October, peaks between December and February, and can last through May. As we approach peak flu season, here’s what parents need to know about the flu. The Flu in Children Anyone can...

Fall is the perfect time of year to start or restart a running habit.  The humidity is down and the temperatures are perfect for running.  I became a runner 3 years ago when my daughter was diagnosed with autism. ...

  As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we are reminded everywhere from decorative hand towels to Hallmark movies to be thankful and generous. We give thanks for the people and things in our lives. We donate food and...

Recently, weight watchers has gotten into some hot water for promoting a dieting app designed for children. In my opinion that flack is well deserved. Research shows that children as young at 5 (or in some studies as young...

My Experience with Postpartum Anxiety I was familiar with postpartum depression (PPD) and knew all the signs to look out for. But what I felt after my son was born was different. Like many moms, I felt an immediate, overwhelming...

To be honest, I felt nervous about strapping two toddlers into a bicycle trailer and pulling them to school, let alone making it from school to my own office on time. Hearing from other moms who bike-commute successfully inspired...

Fevers are common in infants and young children as their immune systems are still developing. Fever can actually be a good sign that your child’s body is fighting an infection like it’s supposed to. However, it can be scary...

When I was in middle school I learned I needed glasses, which was no surprise as everyone in my family had them. In high school I was thrilled to get contacts for my fifteenth birthday. I felt they worked...