It's back...the moustache you remember me wearing up until 1991! But this time for a good cause; to increase awareness for men's health care and to raise money for prostate and testicular cancer research. Please support my growing efforts and the 33,000 men who will die of prostate cancer and the nearly 8,300 men who will be diagnosed with testicular cancer this year. If you … [Read more...] about I’m growing a mustache for men’s health!
Archives for November 2011
Why good sportsmanship matters
Organized sports and athletics are a great way to get kids out of the house and into a more active lifestyle. Many of the skills children learn on the field - teamwork, coordination, strategy and mental and physical endurance - translate to important components of life outside of sports.However, not everything children may learn on the field is positive. Sometimes, competitive … [Read more...] about Why good sportsmanship matters
Helping your kids understand divorce – yes, there is a wrong and right away
Unfortunately, divorce has become a common occurrence in modern American families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half of all marriages end in divorce as of 2009. These statistics indicate that a similar percentage of children will experience the stress and uncertainty of their parents separating every year. This can have an even greater … [Read more...] about Helping your kids understand divorce – yes, there is a wrong and right away
Treat kids’ coughs and colds naturally this winter
Young children commonly get about 6 to 8 colds and upper respiratory tract infections each year. And now, bcause the FDA and Pediatricians recommend not giving over the counter cough and cold medicine to children under the age of six, parents need alternative remedies to give to their kids, and studies now say that the dextromethorphan-based cough syrups just don't work as well … [Read more...] about Treat kids’ coughs and colds naturally this winter
Will your child feel displaced with the arrival of a new sibling?
For parents, the coming arrival of a new child can be an exciting and wonderful time. A baby means a new addition to your growing family and requires a lot of attention, energy and preparation.Of course, while parents with an existing child may feel more confident and ready for a second baby, older siblings can often feel conflicted about the prospect of a new brother or … [Read more...] about Will your child feel displaced with the arrival of a new sibling?