Long before Katrina washed over the Big Easy, a little girl named Sharon skipped along oak-lined St. Charles Avenue, thinking about how she'd make waves over the Crescent City when she grew up. She worked on perfecting her imitation of Judy Garland's rendition
+ more bio informationChaos had reigned in my home since the arrival of baby Laura. Experienced mom that I was, the constant crying and sleepless nights came as no surprise. Not so my boys: Two-year-old David disapproved emphatically of nursing, yelling, "No, Mommy!" every time I settled down with Laura. Turning-four Micah wandered through the hou... More..
Up the Omega-3's in Your DietNon-fat. Low fat. Anything but dreaded fat. In the not-too-distant past, experts informed us that heart health, cancer prevention, weight control, and general well being all depended on reducing the fat intake in our diets. While this advice still holds true in general, today's nutritionists recom... More..
The name "Nathan" derives from the Hebrew na-tan, "he gave." Actually, the proper translation of the name requires a capital "He"; the giver of this child is, of course, God. In addition to thankfully acknowledging the divine gift of life, the name Nathan pays tribute to the virtue of generosity.As befits its admirable meanin... More..
When clouds darken the skies, kids turn plaintive. "I'm b-o-o-o-o-red. What's there to do?" If sending those youngsters out to splash in the puddles isn't your idea of an appropriate solution, you need to plan some alternatives.Your best bet is to alternate between activities that require your guidance and those that the kids... More..
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