It’s clear at this point, mega-doses of regular supplementation, especially vitamins C, D and calcium, may put one at risk for health problems. This is not to say that we should not utilize supplements, but they do need to be taken under guidance from a medical care team. For...

One parental tool for misbehaving children is called “time out”. This allows them time to themselves without stimulation from others. Because of the current situation, many adults are stuck indoors, and it can be easy to become irritable. A good solution is to put yourself into an adult version...

Green beans are a blank palate. Jazz them up; this one is bursting with flavor. You’ll Need 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions Steam beans for 5 to...

In this time of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve had to completely alter our daily routines. Many of us work from home, but also care for children and other family members who are there with us. With these added pressures, managing stress becomes even more critical for maintaining our...

Sweet potatoes are such as nutritious food. Give this delightful combination a try.  You’ll Need 6 medium sweet potatoes or yams (about 2 pounds) or substitute one 23 ounce can 6 teaspoons brown sugar 3 Tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons orange juice ½ teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon grated orange peel...

Your brain has a bit of a blind spot as it cannot tell fantasy from reality sometimes. For example, if you have a terrible nightmare, your heart races, you sweat, and your body produces stress hormones all for a dream that wasn’t real. By contrast, if you have a...

Be Open And Listen Allow your child to talk freely Ask them open questions and find out how much they already know. Be Honest Always answer their questions truthfully. Think about how old your child is and how muchthey can understand. Be Supportive Your child may be scared or...

You’ll Need 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and cleaned 1 large onion, chopped 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil 2 carrots, chopped 4 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons flour ¼ cup dry white wine 8 ounces tomato sauce Salt and pepper to taste Directions Sauté onion and carrots until light...

You Are Not Alone Many many people have the same concerns as you. Find someone who you can talk to about how you are feeling. Really hear them out. Take Some Time For You We all need a break sometimes. When your children are asleep, do something fun or...

During confinement, being cooped up can create tension. Being cooped up with misbehaving children can create even more. Review these tips from UNICEF to see which of these may help. Redirect Catch misbehavior early and redirect your kids’ attention from a bad to a good behavior. Anticipate it before...

This is one of the easiest, quickest, tastiest and most nutritious pasta dishes you will ever make. Take it from an Italian! Submitted by Luigi of South Florida. Thank you, Luigi! You’ll Need: 1 pound dry pasta 1 pound shrimp (fresh or frozen) 1 pound of broccoli (cut in...

Create a flexible but consistent daily routine Make a schedule for you and your children that has time for structured activities as well as free time. This can help children feel more secure and better behaved. Children or teenagers can help plan the routine for the day – like...