My husband has a crazy work schedule. He’s up at O dark thirty, goes to the gym and then off to work. He doesn’t return, most nights, until late. For the most part, I can deal with this lifestyle as my neighbors are always game for a glass of wine in the evening while the…
1. How often do I really need a pelvic exam? Pelvic exams…what a way to break the ice! Recently Pap smear recommendations have changed, confusing… Read More
My parents recently came down with serious colds. I found myself at the grocery store late in the evening buying them a round of feel-better-soon foods: a roasted chicken, orange juice, whole fruit, Gatorade and a quart of soup. As I filled the cart, I started thinking about how often my mother had taken care…
When my husband and I went to our son’s spring conference, his teacher said that she thought my son had ADD. I just do not see the busyness in him that I associate with that. Should I have my son tested? We tend to use the acronym ADD to refer to all attention problems. However,…
Summertime is party time. There’s something about the warm weather that makes people want to come out and have some fun, whether it’s at a pool, in the backyard, or out on the block. Now it’s your time to organize one, and it’s OK if you feel a little nervous. It’s no small feat to…
Floods, earthquakes, severe weather, and pandemics can quickly create an emergency situation for your family. Without a plan in place, what was once a scary idea can become a dangerous situation. Not only does a plan help keep everyone on the same page, but it can also help alleviate the anxiety caused by uncertainty. Courtesy…
Working from home is a privilege, and more and more people are starting to do it, whether it’s in a part-time or full-time capacity. With that said, one challenge that comes with working from home is maintaining a good work-life balance. When you’re working in the same space that you relax and do housework, it…
It might sound too good to be true, but your adoration for ‘man’s best friend’ could open the door to an amazing opportunity for helping people. Your family could be the key to providing a well-loved and socialized puppy to veterans and children who need them. 4 Paws for Ability places task-trained service…
Five Rivers MetroParks is accepting nominations for its sixth annual OUTStanding Teacher Award, open to Dayton-area classroom educators who teach any subject from pre-K through high school. Nominations are due Jan 31, 2021. A winner will be selected from each of the following categories: Rising Star (less than 10 years of teaching…
2021 is looking bright for so many reasons — not least of all, the Cincinnati Zoo’s Penguin Parade! The Cincinnati Zoo may have fallen off your radar after the Festival of Lights — but it shouldn’t. Going to the Zoo when it’s cold is magical — you see lots of animals that you wouldn’t normally…
