Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone, so I shall share some important information. Strep throat, though unusual to see in children less than ...

The phone shrieked me awake, jarring me out of my dream of tropical paradise and into the reality of a frigid Adk January morn. I looked at the clock — 0930. What terrorist was invading my dreams and my wool-shrouded lair at this ungodly hour? “Hello,” I mumbled into ...

Recently, my daughter made an offer to repaint the kitchen cabinets. It was a generous offer, to say the least. She then one-upped the notion by painting the picture of a friendly mother-daughter bonding experience where we could accomplish more than just the cabinets. (It’s not a large room, ...

Our year ended with another empty-nester first: a road trip without our kids. We traveled to the Pennsylvania-Maryland border to visit family. This time we brought Bailey Dog along — a new experience for her as well. The most notable difference in swapping out our children for a canine was ...

I know people who are reluctant to try new foods. One guy I knew in college had never eaten pizza. Every day I meet folks unfamiliar with certain vegetables, like kale or arugula. There are so many to choose from! Variety in fruits and vegetables is important for consuming adequate ...