Sleep is an important part of our daily cycle. It is during sleep that the body begins to regenerate and repair itself from the activities of the day. Shorting yourself when it comes to getting enough sleep can lead to changes in your body that promote weight gain. << MORE >>

Sometimes it seems that they can sleep through an earthquake. Teenagers can rise up early on one hand when they have a sporting event and then sleep until two o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday. Is it normal? You’d be surprised.<< MORE >>

As humans, we are a mix of emotional states. One minute we cry and the next we laugh. An even bigger mix is the types of situations that can bring on these emotional changes. It shouldn’t be surprising that your teenager has them too. But, one of the most destructive and mismanaged emotions is anger. << MORE >>

When they are an infant, it’s cute. As they get older it can cause problems. We are talking about thumb sucking. If your child is moving into toddler years and they are still fond of this habit, there are ways that you can curb it. << MORE >>

What is a new parent’s number one frustration? Their baby doesn’t sleep through the night. Some parents are lucky and baby will sleep for eight or twelve hours at a stretch from the beginning. On the other hand, most parents are not that lucky. << MORE >>

Life can be stressful, there’s no doubt about it. You may be wondering how to turn down the pressure and learn to de-stress. Why not try one or more of these ten tips to de-stress and watch your pressure level drop.<< MORE >>

Life can be stressful at times when you consider everything we endure every day. Find one particular activity which is beneficial to you not only physically, but to bust the stress right out of your day.<< MORE >>

Like many families, you may feel the effects of a slowing economy. You may be searching for ways to save money and time. Think of making a menu plan - it’s a great way to save time and money in the kitchen.<< MORE >>

Have you ever been in a situation that brought on sweats, rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath? You probably weren’t having a heart attack but an anxiety attack. If you suffer from anxiety disorders, learning to manage it is the first step to overcoming it.<< MORE >>

It seems like yesterday our parents were shouting at us, the parents of today’s children, from down the street to come in for dinner. Or maybe trying to convince us how unsafe it was to play street rounders after dusk. It just doesn’t seem to be the same situation these days. Children and adolescents are now coming rushing in the door with a mobile phone stuck to one ear. Or perhaps they’re running to the computer to check their email messages. Oh, how times have changed!<< MORE >>