Rearing our children is every parent’s most important job. To do that well, we need to take care of ourselves emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually. On an airplane, passengers are instructed to put the emergency oxygen mask on themselves first because if they become incapacitated, they can’t correctly apply their child’s mask. As a burnt-out … Read more
Are you or your child in the process of selecting a college or university to attend? Are you looking for that perfect intersection of a degree program, location, and cost? Have you considered campus food plans? Yes, you heard me correctly. Thinking about healthy eating on campus has become increasingly more important when choosing a … Read more
Each morning as I wake up, my body tells me how well I ate the previous day. If I did not experience any blood sugar fluctuations, I have a clear mind and abundant energy. The incredible sensation of how God created our bodies to feel motivates me to eat well every day. I am more … Read more
I recently told a family member, “I had two 90 minute back-to-back Zoom meetings today, and I feel completely wiped out. My eyes feel like they are bulging, and I couldn’t concentrate on any major work projects for the rest of the afternoon.” I was experiencing Zoom fatigue. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime, or any other … Read more
Do you have a loved one with dementia? If yes, you know how heartbreaking this disease can be. It is a terrible sight watching your family member waste away from the inside out. My father-in-law died of Alzheimer’s at age eighty-six; he was genetically predisposed to this condition. However, with implementing some of these modalities, … Read more