Category Archives: Wellness

  Back in World War II, the British government had a contest to come up with slogans that would boost the morale of its citizens.  One of the winning slogans is still around today—Keep Calm and Carry On (look around, you’ll spot it on a T-shirt somewhere!).  What a great … Continue reading…

  Okay, did you know that frozen veggies are just as healthy, and sometimes even healthier, than fresh veggies?  If you didn’t know that, don’t feel badly.  It’s tough to keep up with the constantly changing research on which foods are good and which foods are not.  So we want … Continue reading…

  When my friend Jennifer went out for a neighborhood bike ride with her 7-year-old son, she never dreamed that she wouldn’t make it back to the house within the hour. But an accident left her hospitalized with a broken pelvis and other injuries for days, and in the bed … Continue reading…

  What’s the “food feeling” in your house?  Are you constantly talking about your weight, what you’re eating, what you’re not eating, and how you hate how you look?  Do you comment on your children’s weight?  There’s no way around it; how we handle the topics of food and weight … Continue reading…

  Yes, cavities are contagious!  An iMOM’s husband, who happens to be a dentist, shares why that’s true, and answers these questions: How old should my child be to brush her own teeth?  What really is the best way to get a whiter smile?  When should my child get braces? … Continue reading…

  We hope your kids will be healthy this year, but odds are that—especially in the months of cold and flu season—you’ll make a least a couple of visits to their doctor. Whether you’re at the pediatrician for a well-child checkup or a sick visit, here is How to Get the … Continue reading…

  If I were an elevator with 100 buttons to the top floor, they would’ve all been pushed yesterday, by my daughter.  We very quickly escalated from a calm talk about homework, to yelling, crying and lots of other ugly stuff.  Yep.  She pushed my buttons… and I did not … Continue reading…

  Ready or not, here it comes!  Yes, that’s 2013 you see walking up to your front door. So don’t just say, “Oh, hi, 2013.  Come on in.  I’ll think about what to do with you later.”  Because you know how that will go.  It will be July of next … Continue reading…