As women, we’ve all heard this advice: To catch breast cancer early, go get regular mammograms. However, you may be asking yourself a few questions, such as: What exactly is a mammogram? Do I really need one? When should I start getting them? Those are very common questions, and it’s important for women to understand […]
It seems that many of us tend to have more bad daily habits than good. And it’s really no surprise: The stress of modern life with its many deadlines, constant barrage of information and comparing ourselves to impossible standards has us cutting corners and promoting poor habits, like staying up way too late. Break the […]
Perhaps one of the greatest concerns a new mom, or any parent for that matter, faces when it comes to their child is the question of vehicle safety. Since road crashes are the ninth leading cause of death in the U.S., it’s no wonder parents may feel apprehensive about keeping their children safe in the […]
Though therapy has sometimes been stigmatized in various ways and by certain segments of our society, the truth is that therapy can play a key role in helping you addresses concerns, process what life has dealt you, or determine how you want to grow.
If you happen to notice any women and men sporting large amounts of teal at any point this September, it’s likely because they are participating in the effort to bring attention to the prevalence of ovarian cancer during the month dedicated to awareness of this “silent killer”. Of the several different types of gynecologic cancers […]
Growing up as an only child, there wasn’t much I wanted more than to be (and to have) a sister. My first two years of high school were spent within an all-girl class setting, and as I began to form deep, familial-like bonds with other young women my age, I quickly learned what sisterhood is […]
I recently read a book in which the author talked about how often we as women live our day to day lives in “survival mode” without even realizing it. Whether it’s the stress of fulfilling responsibilities at work, in school, or within our families (or all of the above), it can sometimes feel as though […]
Whenever a child is born, the lives of two people are inevitably changed forever as they become parents. Whether married or not, it is important to the development and well-being of a child for his or her parents to maintain a solid parenting relationship founded in mutual respect. This means making a commitment to keeping […]
It’s no secret that vacations can be stressful – the planning, traveling, and managing of your family’s schedule and budget can leave you feeling stressed and frazzled, making you dream of a week at home. Instead, why not take that week at home instead in the form of a staycation? Whether you are on a […]