Have you ever got a case of the ugly or the fat? Times in your life when no matter how many outfits you try on or which angle you look at yourself in the mirror you just do not feel pretty. My husband knows to steer clear of the bedroom when these days hit […]
Is our family “normal”? Is this how kids & teens are supposed to act?
I am a small town family medicine physician. Last winter I was seeing many patients with coughs, runny noses, and headaches, as is typical during the winter months in the state of Minnesota. During one of these routine visits a patient asked me if these symptoms, that were making her feel miserable, were normal. […]
Don’t Google it, ASK YOUR MOM!
I remember six years ago when I found out that I was pregnant with our first. One of the first things that I did was register on Baby Center. Soon I started receiving weekly emails with the progress of our little one. “Your baby is the size of a pencil top eraser.” “Your baby is […]
What to do when the “D” word enters your marriage
If you personally have been considering divorce, or have been standing beside a friend or family member, then you are no stranger to the heart ache. The devastation of a broken marital relationship is a too common reality in our society. Anyone contemplating divorce is inevitably dealing with a myriad of emotion including betrayal, […]
Top Ten Ways to Boost your Self Esteem
“I don’t like who I am.” “I have low self-esteem.” “I take care of everyone else’s needs but neglect my own.” Self-esteem is your overall opinion of yourself based on how you feel about yourself, life experiences, and your relationships with others. Healthy self-esteem is key to a productive life. A low opinion of yourself […]
How to Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude in Your Kids- Plus! 5 Best Free Printable Thank You Notes for Kids!
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is good for the soul. But I admit my children have never written a thank-you note. I know, I know (Diana’s article on Making Handwritten Notes a Priority is shaking it’s head at me.) In my defense I did not enjoy writing thank-you notes as a child and I wanted […]