One woman’s journey away from the world of diets…to the world of mindful eating. Diet. We either cringe when we hear the word, binge from the stress of it, or push ourselves enthusiastically into yet another attempt at weight loss. I ditched the word “diet” from my vocabulary a long time ago. Not because I’m…
Health & Fitness
What Kind of Peanut Butter Should I Give My Kids?
Peanut butter sandwiches are a childhood tradition. But what kind is best for kids? If you’re a mom, peanut butter is definitely up there on the lunch list. It’s chock-full of protein, easy to prepare and pack, and just plain yummy. But believe it or not, some brands are over-processed, which strips them of nutritional…
4 Good Books To Guide You To a Healthier Weight
These books don’t tell you to eat something different. They teach you to train the way you think. I always had an issue with body image. It’s something I struggled with my whole life. I had come to a place where I was just so sick and tired of dieting. I started Weight Watchers at…
When Should You Keep Your Kids Home from School?
A school nurse takes you behind the scenes to learn how to read your child’s symptoms…especially on a school day. You’re on line at the supermarket and your cell phone rings. It’s your child’s school calling. “Hi, it’s the school nurse. Everything is ok. Shaindy is running a fever and needs to be picked up.”…
7 Little Tips That Make It Way Easier to Keep Going on That Treadmill
I love my treadmill and I hate my treadmill. But throughout our long relationship, I’ve discovered how to keep going. We’ve been in a relationship for a long time. Shortly after I got married, I bought a middle-of-the-line treadmill with no bells and whistles and our lives have evermore been intertwined. We had months and…
Did You Love Our Medicine Bottle Hack? Here’s an Even Better Solution.
Have trouble keeping track of doses when giving medicine? Now we’ll make it even easier! When we posted this hack for keeping track of doses of medicine, we received so much feedback from you, way more than expected! And, we thought, since you love the idea so much, how about if we make it a…
Do All Calories Count the Same?
Eat the calories that count and pack the right ingredients into your body. Chanukah’s over, and many are in a donut daze; feeling lethargic and bloated. If you’re like most people, you look at the numbers on the scale, blink, and think “Time for a diet!” You buckle down and start watching what you eat….
How Much Sleep Do My Kids Need? How Much Sleep Do I Need?
Is it time to do away with your toddler’s mid-afternoon nap? How should it affect her bedtime and how much sleep does she really need? Your child is battling for a later bedtime. Sure, he’s had the same bedtime since he was 5, but is it the right time to give him that extra hour?…
Can Anxiety Disorders and Emunah Co-Exist?
Meet Bari Mitzmann, and hear her incredible story, about how she views her anxiety disorder and how it strengthens her emunah. My name is Bari Mitzmann, and I have an anxiety disorder. I have always been a high-strung overachiever. I got stuff done, was always on time, and pushed myself to the limit. It had…
One Trick to Make Sure You Never Forget a Dose of Medicine Again
Yes, it’s a magic cure. It’s also very pesky to remember to give your child that twice-a-day dosage of antibiotics. Here’s a hack to make it happen. When I was in high school, the school hosted a mother-daughter brunch every year. At my last brunch in 12th grade, the school guidance counselor cracked a joke…