Health + Wellness

I have been aware that there is a little known secret ceramics studio in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando’s Allen Hall (downtown Orlando) for about eight months now, but I had not visited it myself...

Do you have Running Fever? It's racing season here in Florida, and no matter if you are running a charity 5K or you've challenged yourself to a half or full marathon, here are a few race day essentials you'll need before...

Some of my favorite memories growing up took place splashing in pools and jumping ocean waves. We would swim and swim until our fingers were all pruny and we were exhausted but deliriously happy. It is one of the...

As we age, our teeth naturally begin to dull. Certain substances, like soda and coffee, can speed up the staining process. Teeth whitening can restore teeth and improve your overall smile. From in-office dental cleanings to DIY teeth whitening...

Our kids go through a lot of changes during their teenage years. This can make it difficult to tell if they’ve begun using alcohol or drugs. In teens, sudden changes involving the following 12 signs can help parents decide if...

Hearing the words, "Dairy, Soy and Egg-Free," may seem overwhelming at first as a new breastfeeding mother, and I am here to assure you it is possible, it is rewarding, and with a little guidance, the foods you once...

As Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month draws to a close, BlueSprig Pediatrics spoke with three of their employees, Alicia, Natalie and Sara who all have kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to find out what they wanted their friends...

I’ve grown up with people (let’s be honest - mostly men) telling me to smile more. “It can’t be that bad.” The assumption that I was upset or angry or sad constantly happened over and over again as a kid, a...

On a recent family day out to a local theme park that specializes in animals, my husband and I were pleasantly surprised to find that while the kids loved seeing all the animals in the “wild,” that wasn’t what...

Once upon a time, I was a power mommy who had everything under control. That fairy tale imploded in 1994 when I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a virulent blood cancer. I was 32 years old. My son Malachi...

Winter is right around the corner. It’s the season for warm fuzzy blankets, outdoor adventures, and nights spent with your family cuddled up with warm soup and a movie. While it’s easier to catch a cold or an infection...

I don't just want my kids to eat vegetables; I want them to love eating vegetables. It's a high bar, I know, but food is a permanent, daily part of their lives, so it seems like a battle worth...

Two years ago,  I was in search of an activity my teenage daughter and I could experience together. We rented paddle boards in New Symrna Beach on a perfect Florida Spring day. As we paddled through the mangrove canals...

Looking for some healthy, weatherproof fun for your kids? Look no further than My Gym! When it comes to capturing the interest of active toddlers and teens (and parents too!), My Gym Lake Mary and My Gym Maitland are...

Usually people start a new diet or a lifestyle change for the New Year, but we are changing things up and doing a MAJOR lifestyle overhaul mid-year. I never thought that I would get the hubby buy-in, but here...