The stress of the holidays is often felt more by non-traditional families, such as those who have been divorced and are raising children on their own. I received this question from a member of my web site’s Women’s Wisdom Circle. Married or single, if you’re struggling to give your children all that you want them to have—while also trying to protect your soul—I hope the answer speaks to you.
Here are three powerful suggestions you may not have heard of:
On a recent visit from my brothers and their wives, we were looking for an afternoon movie that would allow us time to go to dinner afterward. And that’s how we stumbled upon this cinematic gem called A Matter of Size, which was a recent entry in the Tribeca Film Festival.
If you’re a fan on my Facebook page, you already know that I saw Knight and Day twice this summer in the theater—it was that good.
A strong first chakra is linked to a sense of safety, security, and well being. Do you remember the first time you were away from home and got sick? Maybe it was going off to camp or college, or on a sleepover at a friend’s home. In addition to feeling physically ill, you may have […]
Heartbreak and Heart Disease by Stephen Sinatra, MD We often fall short when it comes to caring for ourselves. Stephen Sinatra, M.D., has been one of my medical heroes for many, many years. His work on coenzyme Q10 for prevention and/or treatment of heart disease has highly influenced my thinking and my behavior. (I take […]
When was the last time you watched a fabulous Chinese movie with English subtitles that was beautifully filmed, empowering to women and girls, and also based on a true story?
Fear of breast cancer is many women’s number one fear. A 1995 Gallup poll found that 40 percent of women believe they will die of breast cancer, even though the actual risk of death from the disease is less than 4 percent.
Earlier this year, I was invited to a potluck dinner and tango dancing at the home of one of the tango dancers in our community. When I got to this lovely home, I immediately wanted to know where the dancing was going to take place. Our dance floor for the evening turned out to be right off the kitchen, in what was obviously meant to be a formal dining room.
