Family Health

This has been such an intense flu season. Everywhere you turn, someone else is sick! Have the cooties gotten to you, yet? If you do find yourself in the unfortunate position of being so sick…

We heart October. I mean truly, love it. Our annual pilgrimage to Belvedere Farm is one of our favorites of the fall season.  And after weeks of waiting, today was the day I went to Belvedere with…

Our family has been in crisis-management-mode for the last many weeks.  My mom is currently on her fourth hospital stay (three at UVA and one at UVA-Health South) since August 11. In this time, I…

by Malia JacobsonWant kids to bring home A’s? Start with more Z’s. According to sleep experts and numerous new studies, lost sleep hurts learning and hinders school-day success. That’s bad news…

Area moms recall their breastfeeding experiences “I love experienced moms,” the Mary Washington Hospital lactation consultant said to me. “They know exactly what to do.” I nodded smugly as my…

Beaches, parks and backyard play: Summer is about fun in the sun. But there’s nothing fun about a sunburned baby. Little ones are especially vulnerable to the sun’s burning rays. According to the…

You may think you have to sacrifice healthy eating while maintaining your food budget. I know it is difficult to eat healthfully with young children, but I can assure you it is possible. Let me…

HSA stands for Health Savings Account, a tax-advantaged savings account that lets you set aside pre-tax dollars to be used for future medical costs. It is not actual insurance, but allows…

NIKKI DUCASNovember is child safety and prevention month. As much as parents and caregivers try to child proof and lock away harmful substances, there are still hidden dangers lurking in your car,…

Since my last post, I've been busy preparing for all things Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Staying busy for this cause is easy because it's the right thing to do, giving back to the community…