Bike Camps for Kids with Special Needs
Fitness & Exercise, Health
Remember the exhilaration of learning to ride a bicycle without the training wheels? The feeling of freedom, independence and the big boost of confidence? It’s a rite of passage for many children, one that the founders of Lose the Training…
5 Things to Love About Bruno Mars
Health, Inspiration, Ticker
At just 28 years old, Bruno Mars has already made his mark on the music scene. He’s attracted legions of fans, racked up a sackful of music and video awards, and shows no signs of slowing in his ascension to pop music legend. But on top…
Latinas More Likely to Suffer From Condition That Causes Painful Sex
Health, Medical News
Vulvodynia is a condition that makes it painful for women to have intercourse, use tampons, or even sit. According to a new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Latinas are twice as likely as non-Latina women…
Premature Menopause: Symptoms & Reasons
Family Health, Health
Whenever I heard the words “menopause” or “postmenopausal women” I used to picture gray-haired abuelitas. I never expected menopause could sneak up on you in your 40s! It turns out that a number of reasons, from medical treatments…
The Best Potty Training Methods
Health, Parenting, Ticker
Even though I have two kids in diapers, I’m not in a rush to potty train my eldest, Emma, who is almost 2 years old. As I’ve prepared for and completed some of the early stages of potty training, I’ve realized that mothers are completely…
How to Practice Mindfulness; Meditation on the Go
Empowerment, Health
Our lives are hectic, filled with to-do lists, errands, and deadlines. Personally, I can barely finish one task before I’m already thinking about the next one. The day flies by and I have hardly taken five minutes to relax and be in the…
Which Game of Thrones Character Are You?
Health, Inspiration, Ticker
As fans anxiously await season 4 of HBO’s hit series, “Game of Thrones,” we can’t help but notice that the series, based on George R.R. Martin's bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire books, presents viewers with some incredibly complex…
10 Things to Do During Winter to Prep For Summer
Empowerment, Health, Ticker
During these long, dark winter months, it’s tempting to hibernate and pine for spring. But just because flowers wait until spring and summer to bloom doesn’t mean you have to wait as well. Here are ten self-improvements to make this winter…
Breastfeeding Through Mastitis
Health, Parenting
Last week, I felt a little clog in my right breast. No big deal; I have an oversupply of milk so I get a little backed up from time to time—nothing some massage in a hot shower can’t take care of. But this time was different. At yoga that…