Health + Wellness

Watermelon season is in full swing, here in Florida.  Trucks filled to the brim on the side of the road and market displays are stacked high.  How do you pick the right one? Picking perfect sweet and juicy treat can...

Jamba Juice is expanding in Orlando, with two new stores opening this month. Jamba Juice brings you a rich tradition of a wide variety of nutritious and freshly prepared offerings that are wholesome and healthy – and convenient! Their Locations: The Florida...

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...

Sleep is an integral part of your overall health, and it’s especially important for children. Although you might associate insomnia with adulthood, there are many children who suffer from insomnia. And unfortunately, if your children are struggling to sleep,...

Yes I said it, I sleep trained my kids.  I did, and frankly I am proud of it! I should say “we” did, because my husband and I made the choice together. Here’s why we made that choice and...

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...

"Mama, there's a beautiful wind outside!" My daughter reported last week. "Those are the breezes of October," I informed her. A phrase that my youngest sister coined when she was six years old and that has stuck with our...

Now is the time to get your child's back to school sleep schedule ready for the new school year! Summer vacation is full of fun and sun, but it is not always great for sleep. Summer nights often include late...

Foot pain is no laughing matter, especially when you’re a person like me who spends the majority of the day on her feet. Whether it’s standing for long periods at work, participating in a sport, or strolling around your...

When I'm not being a new mom at home, I'm a practicing OB/Gyn. Here's some practical eating advice I have for pregnant moms over the holidays. We all know the holidays are notorious for adding a few “L - Bs”...

Some call them running strollers, others baby joggers. They’re an investment and take some time to research and look into what will work for you, baby and the budget. I’m the chapter leader of a free, local running club...

I love football and food, so the Super Bowl is a great excuse to celebrate both. This year though, I’m committed to my healthy lifestyle, so I’m determined to balance out our party food with some healthy, but tasty...

You are busy. Your kids are busy. Even your pets are busy. And you are hungry. You are ALL hungry…all the time. Even more than before kids, most of my thoughts revolve around food…what will we have for breakfast,...

After getting back in the school routine, there is still nothing more stressful than the return to the dreaded homework. It can be a nightly battle centered around completing those after-school assignments. But does it have to be? I can...

As busy moms on the go, it’s not always easy to eat healthy! You’re rushing from work to pick up one kid at school and drop off one at dance class and the other at soccer, and you’re all starving in the car!