Oct
12
2023

Re-Stock Your Toolbox for Handling Holiday Stress

Help is here. So you don't go all postal this season.

It's ironic, isn't it? A season that's meant to be a happy, wonderful time of celebration so often ends up being stress central. But do the holidays have to be synonymous with stress? Not if you take steps to cope.

Here are my suggestions:

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Apr
19
2017

It’s spring! Which means: warm winds, tulips, the beginning of baseball season, swingy dresses, itchy eyes and nonstop sneezing...wait. What?

Yes, for some of us, spring is not all butterflies and rainbows. If you suffer seasonal allergies—commonly called hayfever—read on for tips on how to survive (and enjoy) the season.

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How to be a morning person

I get up at 5am every day for a lot of reasons. For me, it’s the only time of day that’s quiet, peaceful, and nobody needs me for anything. It allows me time to relax, and time to get organized. Plus, it’s when I do all my writing. Of course, as soon as 7am hits, everything changes, and the controlled chaos of daily life begins.

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May
20
2016
The Serious Diseases a Doctor of Optometry Can Detect

Staying healthy throughout your life is not a simple matter. We all know the laundry list of things we must do: stay active, eat well, floss, get enough sleep, take your vitamins, see your doctor for regular checkups...the list can go on.

Let’s face it...it’s easy to get overwhelmed by it all. 

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May
11
2016

Growing Pains: Real? Or Not Real?

When Being Dr. Mom Means Treating Your Own Kids' Pain

Growing Pains: Real? Or Not Real?

As a mom of two boys, I’m accustomed to dealing with my kids' various aches and pains. Between earaches and sore throats, trampoline bruises and bicycle wipeouts...it’s always something.

So a few years ago, when my eldest son began complaining of leg pain at night—every night for days on end—and there was no specific cause, I knew the likely culprit. Growing pains.

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How to Help Your Kid Cope with Recurrent Pain

Recurrent pain like headaches and stomach aches are common in kids. But as a parent it can be bewildering and—let’s face it—frustrating to deal with. When your kid tells you she has yet another tummy ache, what do you do? Is it real? What’s causing it? Should you keep her home from school? See the doctor?

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Oct
02
2015

Tried-and-True Strategies to Cope with Belly Pain

Tips to Ease Those Cramps and Get On With Your Day

Tried-and-True Strategies to Cope with Belly Pain

So last night you wrangled the kids to bed early (for a change), you and your partner settled in for a binge session of House of Cards and takeout spicy tuna rolls. Plus microwave popcorn. And the remainder of a pan of brownies. 

Now it’s the morning after, and you’re paying the price with belly cramps and pain. That pain is going to mess with your day...and with your packed schedule, it’s the last thing you can afford.

What do you do?

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Sep
28
2015

How to Help Your Kid Deal with Crohn's or Colitis at School

Plus, tools to educate teachers about Inflammatory Bowel Disease

How to Help Your Kid Deal with Crohn's or Colitis at School

Back-to-school can be a tough time of transition for a lot of kids. Will my best friend be in my class? Will I like my new teacher? How much homework will I get this year? But for children who are also dealing with a chronic illness, back-to-school season can feel like a nightmare.

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Sep
15
2015

The Healthy Breakfast Option You May Be Overlooking

Why You Need to Give Your Kids a Healthy Start to their Day

The Healthy Breakfast Option You May Be Overlooking

Every day, you have an opportunity to give your kids a great start to their day. Yep, I’m talking about breakfast. Because mornings can be somewhat...chaotic, no matter how frenzied things get, you never want to skip that all-important first meal of the day. For one thing, breakfast fills kids with energy and helps them be productive and focused all day long. 

Here are some of the other benefits of breakfast:

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Aug
20
2014

Do You Have A Thyroid Problem?

tired? depressed? Muffin-top-ish?

Thyroid disorders are common. You probably know people with thyroid issues (including yours truly), and you might have wondered on occasion if your thyroid is behaving itself. Most people have heard that a poorly functioning thyroid can make you feel tired and cause you to gain weight. And let’s face it, who doesn’t struggle with those issues? So...maybe it’s your thyroid?

Well, it’s possible. But first things first.

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