Take your children grocery shopping. I know this sounds like a disaster, but with a little pre-planning and some basic ground rules. It will not just work out, you can turn it into a huge success. Start by planning your meals (I use the USDA My Plate as a guide). Get your kids involved at … Continued
“There is a bond that can form between a provider when he or she sees a woman throughout a pregnancy, delivery and the postpartum period. Both the provider and the patient feel it.” I saw a 2-month old baby, Rafael, with his mother, Raquel, in October. This was her first baby, and I started asking … Continued
“To talk with her relaxed me. It made me feel calm. Not everybody you meet is like Ana. She is a great social worker. And you can feel how much she wants to help you. To help everyone. I don’t see Ana much anymore because I am doing well. It’s a good thing. She is … Continued
I’m sure you’ve all heard a variety of different things from the media about electronics and children. It’s difficult to sort out. Electronics are part of our lives and we cannot avoid them. In fact, most people don’t want to avoid them and look forward to using the latest and greatest technology. As a behavioral … Continued
“Coming to the realization that you’re making mistakes with your children can be hard. We ourselves thought we didn’t need it at first, as I’m sure many parents do. But you can’t think about it, or analyze what you do and don’t do. Just go. Just go and give it a chance.” I heard about … Continued
Most of the time your cervix is happy and healthy, doing its job for a lifetime with no problems. But, there are some common risks that all cervices are exposed to, the most threatening of those being the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is very common. In fact, most sexually active people have HPV at some … Continued
“When you are in a very low moment, it’s not always about what you know, but about the support you have and the help you get while taking in that information.” I had a problem. I was worried, scared. I didn’t want to leave my house or see or talk to anyone. I was overtaken … Continued
As you know, the holiday season is quickly approaching and although the storybook image is that of a happy and joyous occasion, for many the reality lies elsewhere– especially for those living in poverty. Stress, depression and even relapse of drug and alcohol abuse this time of year can manifest for several reasons: social isolation, … Continued
As we get older, our biological clock starts to slow down the cells and lead to aging. When your body starts to age, this is due to Sarcopenia – a medical term for age-related muscle loss. While we try to prevent it, it will happen to all of us in varying degrees. According to the Muscle, … Continued
Being diagnosed with diabetes is a big deal. It can cause fear. It can cause stress. It can cause depression. It can be overwhelming. Yet with all these feelings, we are still expected to somehow learn tons of new information and make big life changes – fast. So, how do we make it through all … Continued
