Summer is the perfect time to enjoy sweet and juicy watermelon. Melons are high in essential vitamins and minerals, making them an excellent choice for a snack or side dish….
I’m the mother of a fabulous 2-year-old boy. Casey is funny, loving and rambunctious. He’s also one package of M&Ms away from a temper tantrum in the middle of a…
It strikes us all — sometimes when we least expect it; sometimes like clockwork every day. We are in our cars, at our desks or working the front lines when…
I decided to give up the internet. No more surfing websites, chatting on social media, playing video games or watching Netflix. When I turned my smartphone and two tablets over…
Fifteen-month-old Kinsley Pruitt was born prematurely with major health issues. For the most part, she appears to be like most other toddlers — learning to walk and explore the world…
Stephen Covey tells of a little girl holding two apples when her mother comes along and asks her for one of them. The girl looks up at her mom and…
We all can probably agree that the world needs less judging and more compassion. Negative behaviors usually stem from lack of understanding about what another person is going through. This…
It’s time to come clean, and frankly, I’m relieved. You see, I am a Norton Healthcare chaplain, but I don’t work alone. There is someone else working alongside me. His…
People young and old alike enjoy grapes for both their flavor and their notable health benefits. Grapes contain phytonutrients and antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and heart-healthy benefits. They can…
School lunches don’t have to be boring or bland. If you’re looking for some ways to brighten up your child’s lunch box, there are some easy things you can do…
On April 1, 2013, we sat in an ear-nose-throat doctor’s office thinking that Jeff had pulled a muscle in his neck from playing basketball with our son. The doctor had…
Zucchini and tomatoes are summertime staples of gardens in our area. What better way to use your fresh garden produce than with a healthy new recipe that incorporates both of…