Tis the Season to be Sick
According to flu.gov, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized every year from flu-related complications. Some viruses and bacteria can live from 20 minutes up to 2 hours or more on surfaces like tables, desks and doorknobs. Studies show a person may be contagious 1 day prior to becoming sick and for 5 days after they first develop symptoms. Younger children may be contagious for longer than a week. Making healthy choices at school and at home can help prevent the flu and sp
Family Night Dinner
Family nights. Or yet, ‘fun’ family nights is a great way to bond – the purpose is to bring families together. Sports practices, piano recitals, dance rehearsals, work schedules and other scheduling conflicts make family meals at the table a rarity. We find ourselves feeding our children granola bars and juice boxes during our morning commute, sipping our coffee and sneaking quick bites of our breakfast at our desk, and resorting to drive-thru for dinner. Despite the feeling
Daddy and Me
Breakfast, school or daycare drop-offs, homework time, deciding what’s for dinner, bath and bedtime. The juggling act to this routine can be difficult, even with two parents. Now subtract one from the equation, making these tasks more challenging. Traditionally, the “caregiver” or “stay at home” role is filled by women. But more and more, men are finding themselves to care for their wife/partners, relative or children. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 2.3 millio
