Christmas morning came early when three small children roamed our house. They are teenagers now, so we’re happy if they wake up before lunch. When they were little they pounced on me at 4 a.m., jarring me from slumber. “Let’s open the gifts,” they’d holler. Hey,” I’d say, trying to remember where I was, “It’s December 4th. Christmas is in twenty more sleeps.” In those days, December was bright with Christmas programs and sugar... > Full Story

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug. For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like...

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Does your Christmas spirit get lost in the frenzy this time of year? Is your household so hectic during December that it could drive even Bob Cratchit to tear out his hair? Well,...

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As a nutritionist, I surprise people with my motto: if you’re going to indulge, then do it right (have the full-fat version) and really enjoy it! I believe healthy eating includes...

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We are fond of saying that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but time can really be in short supply during the holidays. Families are faced with all sorts of distractions...

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