Tammy Grover is a mama bear in every sense of the word. She keeps her cubs close and has dedicated her life to trying to help them survive. Two of…
When it was “that time of the month” nearly everyone around me knew it. My parents knew that my snarky responses had less to do with my attitude and more…
With the creation of a new hearing test, researchers in the United Kingdom may be one step closer to diagnosing early hearing loss in young patients with cystic fibrosis (CF),…
When I was a kid, pedal power was the way to go. In fact, it was the only way to go—anywhere. It was a mode of transportation for us. We…
In my home, everything is shared with our dogs. When eggs are made for breakfast, the dog’s eggs are served scrambled. When it’s time to exercise, we all head outside…
Loooong before myasthenia gravis (MG) came into the picture, Cathie’s mom used to joke that Cathie must be part fish. She was always in the water. It started with swimming…
According to an online article from PRI, there is a terrible injustice being meted out to people with albinism in Tanzania. Upon birth, their limbs have price tags on them,…
Growth spurts? As an overachieving parent, I couldn’t get enough of them. I was the kind of mom who wanted to remember each and every step toward adulthood. I didn’t…
Damien took a lot of naps. I mean, a lot! It’s true; he was a very active Doberman Pinscher. He fetched everything—tennis balls, Frisbees, shoes that hadn't been put away—you…
At 26 weeks of her pregnancy, this mom knew her baby had serious health concerns. Baby Mayana’s ultrasound was showing her intestines were not inside her little body. They were…
I love coming home. Don’t get me wrong, I get a great deal of satisfaction from working a solid day, but I really appreciate when I take the first steps…
Having a chronic condition can be a scary thing, especially for a child. For a parent, hearing such a diagnosis can be devastating. Words like childhood cancer, protein C deficiency,…
There are certain doctor’s appointments that I dread. The top three appointments that can cause me to lose sleep include annual OB/GYN visits, mammograms, and eye exams. For me, my…
When I was in my 20s and 30s, I performed in a lot of musical theater performances— “Music Man,” “Big River,” “Carousel,” “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” I was…
Right up front, I'll admit I’ve done this: You’re in a parking lot looking for a parking space when you pass a handicapped spot. You see the placard that gives…
You’re more likely to recognize his voice rather than his face. If you love segments like “Food News with Froggy” or “Phone Taps” from the Elvis Duran and the Morning…
It started out harmlessly enough—a Greatest Loser- type competition between co-workers. Everyone who wanted to participate put in $10, weigh-ins would be weekly, and the person who lost the most…
Imagine if every time you stood up your world would start spinning, your vision would blur, and you’d faint or fall down. Prolonged exercise is out of the question. Extreme…
There is nothing worse than a summer cold. I should know. I am the proud owner of a bonafide summer cold complete with a runny nose, sore throat, coughing fits,…
Most kids don’t like to share. The occasional hand-me-downs? Sure. For me, my books, games, and beloved Dale Earnhardt hair bows were sacred property—mine, mine, mine. I chose not to…
Mermaids have unique breathing concerns while they’re on land. In Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” a young mermaid princess trades her voice for an opportunity to live on the land and…
Being pregnant can cause some wonky things to happen to your body. Some go without saying—weight gain, strange cravings (jalapeño peppers on popcorn), fatigue (tbh, you’re carrying around another human…
"Mom! What’s for dinner?" It’s a question that strikes fear in the hearts of matriarchs everywhere. Meats, breads, vegetables—you know the basics. Now add in a picky eater or someone…
As a teenager, my acne and periods were agonizing! I have high school yearbook pictures that still make me cringe. After gallons of over-the-counter acne medications and pain relief, it…
Ah, the seventh-grade science fair, I remember it well. Not being an overly imaginative student, I came home and announced I was going to make an exploding volcano for my…
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