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Meet Natalie Laubach, RD, CDE – Community Voices for Health Blogger

January 31, 2023

Natalie is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator. She works in the Department of Endocrinology at Signature Healthcare. She loves to share her knowledge of healthy eating, healthy cooking, and making healthy foods taste good. Natalie has experience working with people who have chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease as … More Meet Natalie Laubach, RD, CDE – Community Voices for Health Blogger

Masks: When and How to Use Them

June 1, 2020

By: Dr. Robert Weinstein, as interviewed by Tanvi Maharaja The coronavirus has created incredible chaos and has affected each and every one of us in different ways. The challenges are manifold, from identifying the symptoms, to testing, to developing targeted treatments. Since the symptoms follow a wide array of variations, detection … More Masks: When and How to Use Them

How to Find Free or Frugal Kids/Babies Items

January 14, 2020

By: Cheryl Maguire Kids and babies require everything from clothes to car seats and much more. Most of these items are expensive and are only used for a short period of time. Here are some ways to find free or frugal kid or baby items. Ask Friends and Family If you need baby equipment or … More How to Find Free or Frugal Kids/Babies Items

10 Ways to Bless a Friend Having Surgery

March 14, 2019

By: Martianne Stanger I was not a year into motherhood when I faced my first surgery as a mom, which, thankfully went smoothly for my child. Then, through the years, I have navigated several more surgeries for my children and one for my husband, too. So, you’d think I’d be an old pro at the … More 10 Ways to Bless a Friend Having Surgery

Because Someday I’m Going to Be Dead

October 8, 2018

By: Barbara Cornell Last summer, my then 20-year old son and I were out for a walk. He said to me, “Mom, I don’t want you to die because I enjoy your company, but if you did die, I think I’d be ok.” After I got over the shock of the statement and gave him … More Because Someday I’m Going to Be Dead

Are We Helping or Hurting Our Kids?

October 2, 2018

By: Heather O’Neill How will our kids ever become capable young adults if we don’t give them the opportunity to be? I work with high school students and see how important it is for them to be able to manage their lives independently. Ideally, parents are involved in their children’s education – helping them with … More Are We Helping or Hurting Our Kids?

How to Avoid Multiple Dental Visits for a Crown

March 8, 2018

By: Guest Blogger, Andrew Timmons Need a crown on your tooth? Here’s how to avoid two or three visits to the dentist for one: Let’s face it, going to the dentist or bringing a family member to the dentist is never fun, especially when the visit is for a root canal and getting … More How to Avoid Multiple Dental Visits for a Crown

Halloween Safety Tips

October 25, 2017

Planning on going Trick-or-Treating or dressing your child up this year? Keep the following important safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics in mind. ALL DRESSED UP: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with … More Halloween Safety Tips

5 Negotiating Tips I Learned from My Dad

June 2, 2017

By: Cheryl Maguire With Father’s Day fast approaching, I thought I would share with you some negotiating tips I learned from my dad. He is the best negotiator I know, and his wisdom has helped me save or earn thousands of dollars over the years, for both buying and selling items. Some of the … More 5 Negotiating Tips I Learned from My Dad

I’m Here to See You Not Your House

May 18, 2017

By: Melanie Anderson Years ago, when I was single and only had to take care of myself, my apartment was clean and tidy. Kitchen swept, check. Clothes washed and folded, check. Bathroom sparkling clean, check. After I had my daughter, it was a little more tough to keep up but I managed to. Maybe the … More I’m Here to See You Not Your House