Enjoying ATVs with your family

If you haven’t been ATVing with your family, you’re about to learn that it’s one of the best ways to explore the great outdoors. Parents who spend too much time co-operating at the office, teens looking for an adrenaline rush, and kids dreaming of their next big adventure can all be satisfied with an ATV tour of southern Utah. Whether […]

Make intermittent activity a new healthy habit

Most of us have heard of the benefits of intermittent fasting. We’ve also heard about the dangers of sitting too long. Well, recent research shows the benefits of short, periodic periods of movement, what I call intermittent activity. I have discussed this in detail in my book Today is still the day. I suggest setting a timer to go off […]

Simple Christmas Tradition Ideas for Moms

Christmas traditions are something we all cherish and remember throughout our lives. Take some time this year and make new Christmas traditions with your family. I’ve put together a list of twelve easy Christmas tradition ideas for moms. 1.) Use the 12 Days of Christmas theme and give your children inexpensive gifts for each of the 12 days of Christmas. […]

house rules for kids

1. Not talking when mom or dad is talking. 2. Fix your problems with your sibling(s) or I’ll fix them (and you may not like my solution). 3. Tell your mother that you love her food, every time she makes you a meal. 4. If we pick you up late from a sport practice or club meeting – – – […]

There are 5 different types of autism disorders

Autism is a complex developmental disability with many different levels of severity. Technically, there is a diagnosis that is autism. However, people refer to pervasive developmental disorders as autism spectrum disorders or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism spectrum disorders are brain development disorders that cause poor social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited […]

Age Gotcha – What you see is not what you get

Have you ever had a “gotcha” age? I spent a week visiting friends in Kingston, New York. We had a great time running around, shopping, admiring the changing leaves, walking the dogs, redecorating, shopping, shopping, shopping, watching community theater, and trying new restaurants. We rarely sit still and we never run out of power. Then one afternoon, after spending a […]

A tip for parents – Teaching gratitude

For those of us who are parents in the United States, this is the time of year that we celebrate Thanksgiving. As a mother, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it gives me the opportunity to deliberately teach about gratitude. I’ll give you some honest parenting advice here; Developing an attitude of gratitude in your children is one […]

SBM 500H Review: An Overview of the Homedics SBM 500H Massage Cushion

Essentially back massage cushions such as the SBM 500H have become quite popular in recent years. Its popularity undoubtedly stems from the desire to prevent many stress-related problems and illnesses. Homedics has been at the forefront of creating versatile cushions that are both durable and functional. The Homedics SBM 500H is a recent addition to the company’s product line. We’ll […]

The Voices Behind Walter Lantz’s Andy Panda Revealed

Most Walter Lantz fans know Andy Panda, a panda who began appearing in cartoons in 1939, as one of Walter’s most popular characters. But who were the voices behind the bear? According to my research, the following actors voiced Andy Panda: Bernice Hansen (1939-1940) Sarah Berner (1941-1944) Walter Tetley (1945-1949) Daws Butler (once in the 1960s Spook-A-Nanny cartoon) According to […]