Health & Wellness

For those of us who have had severe allergic reactions and/or children who have severe allergies, we may find the news surrounding COVID-19 vaccines quite unsettling, especially with reports of anaphylaxis being reported among health care workers who have...

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also bring stress, whether from gift shopping, travel plans, or juggling too many events. While adults often feel the weight of the season's expectations, kids—often unintentionally—hold the key...

School is coming to an end. That means a much-needed time out from the daily rinse-and-repeat routines and finding a new rhythm for summer. Each year, for our family, three things need to happen.   1. Take a break. Do nothing....

How do the symptoms of COVID-19 differ from seasonal allergies, flu, and the common cold?  Can we still go over our friend's or grandparent's house for a play date? How can we help our kids visual and understand the concept of...

This post is sponsored, but the opinions are 100% our own.  When I was younger, I had an intense interest in microbiology.  I am embarrassed to say I read books about bacteria and viruses in my free time and had...

Editor’s Note: This video is part of the ongoing allergy series in partnership with Columbia Allergy. To learn more about allergies, eczema, and related topics, please refer to our Allergy Guide! If you're not an Allergy Parent or have severe allergies yourself, you...

Running is a great sport for busy moms.  It can be done virtually anywhere, nearly any time of day, and packs a big “punch” in terms of fitness gained per minute of activity spent.   All the equipment you need is: ...

Editors note: If you are concerned for the mental health and wellbeing of your teen or any family member please seek help.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Live Online Chat SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0SwRCkqjAQ&feature=emb_logo Our teens are faced with...

This post is in partnership with Fit4Mom. I feel I should start with a confession: When I agreed to write about Fit4Mom, a fitness program designed for prenatal and postnatal moms, I was kind of a skeptic. As a mom...

I recently read that 80 percent of our adult population reports difficulty sleeping.  80 percent! As a psychiatrist, this number is alarming, as I am well aware of the impact that sleep deprivation has on our physical and emotional well-being. I...