Technology

As parents, we want our kids to be healthy. When we hear about a sewage or oil spill in the Bay, it can feel overwhelming. We don’t know what the immediate impacts are, or what’s being done to prevent...

Yes, our hands are full juggling kids, schedules, laundry, cooking, homework --- you name it.  And if I am being totally honest, car maintenance is so low on my priority list that I often let it go by the...

Y'all. I'm not going to even lie. I'm about the least tech-savvy person out there. It took me YEARS to muster the courage to buy a smart phone. Last month, I discovered how to open the sunroof in my...

Politics. In today's media-saturated culture, where information is literally available at our fingertips, no other topic brings up bigger feelings and causes greater disagreements. When these disagreements occur between friends or family, the hurt can last beyond a single...

Confession :: I am addicted to social media. I think in headlines, hashtags, and 140 characters. It is a real obsession.  I find myself checking my Facebook at red lights, and zoning out in bed with my spouse, both of...

If you're anything like me, at the end of a long day, you need me time. This means time to reset, recharge, and remember what's it's like to have a second without hearing, "Mommy, can you get me ... ?" Over the...

According to physicist Isaac Newton, a body in motion tends to stay in motion, and a body at rest tends to stay at rest. Physical activity is central to keeping our families healthy. Routine physical activity helps improve our...

Summer is fast approaching, and with it, the decision for how best to keep your child engaged and active during those non-school months. More and more parents are turning to summer STEM camps, and for good reasons. Here are...

We live in a master planned community with parks, playgrounds, and pools galore. We have our own elementary, middle, and high school, and I always compare our life to an episode of "Leave It To Beaver." I walk across the street...

A few months ago, I shared my great experience with Q.care, and my daughter still talks about the time "that nice lady came to our house and helped me when I was sick." Fortunately, none of my children have needed medical attention since...