11 Reasons Your Teen Secretly Wants You to Be a Disciplinarian
Featured Stories, Health, Parenting
Being a teenager is a tough business. We know this. We remember it clearly, and yet when you think about the one thing that’s harder than being a teen—it’s being the parent of a teen. There’s an awesome expression out there (source…
9 Ways to Distinguish Between Allergies and a Cold
Family Health, Featured Stories, Health
Call it what you will, but there you are again, with a wad of tissues in your pocket trying to fend off the latest round of sneezing. Then that million dollar question inevitably comes into your mind: allergies or cold? How about when your…
15 Signs Your Child May Have ADHD
Featured Stories, Health, Parenting
As many as one in ten children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the U.S. each year. Behavioral problems associated with ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Children can begin exhibiting…
10 Ways Fishing Makes Us Wiser
Empowerment, Featured Stories, Health
Yes, we’re serious—Fishing! This activity, which is typically relegated to grumpy old men, or men in general, is actually something we should all consider. Fishing provides us with time and space to relax, focus and quiet. When we’re…
The Secret Power of Hugs: 9 Reasons Why Embracing Matters
Health
Here are two words that can fix almost any relationship: bear hug. The benefits of hugging are many. We hug to show love. We hug to show support and sympathy. Hugs demonstrate the joy of greeting and the sorrow at saying goodbye—that last…
15 Ways to Stop Your Snoring
Family Health, Featured Stories, Health
It’s one thing when your partner snores you into insomnia, but what if you’re the dragon-person in question? Daniel P. Slaughter, MD tells WebMD, “Snoring can create real problems in a marriage.” We kind of have to agree. Whether…
15 Reasons Your Kid Should be Meditating
Health, Parenting, Slider
Let’s face it, in today’s manic world our kids are stressed. From constant connection to technology to the demands of school, children feel more pressure. At times, they seem to have a constant ‘buzz’ in their head, preventing them…
15 Lessons to Learn from Tour de France Cyclists
Empowerment, Health, Slider
Fans of the Tour de France know it’s almost time. The 101st Tour de France takes place from July 5-27. Even if you’re not a cyclist, there are plenty of lessons to be learned from one of the most-watched, most strenuous sporting events…
15 Unconventional Iced Tea Ideas
Diet & Nutrition, Health, Slider
We all love a tall, cool glass of iced tea in the summer months. That said, we can grow tired of straight up with a twist of lemon, right? With the first sweltering month of summer behind us, we’re ready for something new in our glass. So,…