When it comes to my daughter’s pediatrician practice, I like seeing their doctors, but I love visiting with the nurse practitioner they have on staff. She’s comprehensive. I’ve spent an hour with her during well visits. She’s ... Read More...
Gwyneth Paltrow Shows Balance is Normal and Healthy
April 26, 2013 By
Like all moms, I want to do right by my child. I try to be healthy and eat right, so that she’ll learn to emulate those habits and grow up strong. Yet, there’s a lot of pressure from outside to not just be good, but perfect. It’s a tough ... Read More...
A Flu Shot for Dogs
April 19, 2013 By
Recently, I went on a trip that forced me to board my dog for the first time in more than two years. Shockingly, getting her into a boarding facility was just as tough as getting a toddler into an uppity pre-school: She need an entrance interview. ... Read More...
Hurl. Barf. Upchuck. What To Do With Children Vomiting
March 21, 2013 By
The other day, I got the warning call while driving: “My tummy hurts,” my toddler wailed. We were just a few minutes away from her dance and tumble class, but before I could even pull into the parking lot, she puked. Smoothie. I don’t ... Read More...
Heart Health Month 2013: Vitals Finds Access to Cardiologists is Not Equal
February 21, 2013 By
This Heart Health Month, we look at the problem of heart disease - one of the most common causes of death in America. Consider that approximately 1.2 million people this year will suffer a heart attack – and as many as 50 percent of those will ... Read More...
Preeclampsia Postpartum and the Risk to Mothers
February 21, 2013 By
I woke up with my head pounding. A week before, I had given birth to a beautiful, healthy girl, but something wasn’t right. My first clue was the swelling. I was more bloated post-birth than I had been during my pregnancy. And then there was that ... Read More...
Quiz: Health of Our Presidents
February 18, 2013 By
How well do you know our presidents? How well do you know what ailed? The fact is that many American presidents tried to cover up their illnesses, fearing that health problems would paint them as weak in the public eye. See if you can guess ... Read More...
5 Mood Enhancing Foods (Happy Food!)
February 14, 2013 By
There’s no doubt that for many of us, food makes us happy. Whether it’s an ice-cream pick-me-up or a meal that reminds us of mom, eating and our emotions have a strong link. Yet, on a chemical level there are some foods that really can ... Read More...
Sanity and the Toddler Nap
February 13, 2013 By
“It’s nap time,” I say to my daughter. Luckily, this announcement isn’t met with cries and wails. She’s often running on all cylinders, so she needs the downtime – not to mention, so do I. Napping not only gives her the rest she ... Read More...
Toddlers and iPads: When to Give Kids Access to Screens
February 7, 2013 By
In my house, we don’t have cable and, therefore, don’t watch much TV. But that doesn’t mean we’re screen-free. I sit behind a computer from 9-5. I commute by train and subway with the companionship of my iPhone, and at night I log a good hour ... Read More...
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