Weight a minute! Food, Body Image and Eating Disorders

Did you know that the most fatal mental health disorder is an Eating Disorder? According to the NIMH  Anorexia Nervosa has an estimated fatality rate of 10%. Last week I heard a presentation by Keri Clifton, from The Emily Program. She spoke about Eating Disorders and...

5 Reasons not to miss the Pride Family Picnic

June is Pride month for the GLB and/or T communities. There are many wonderful events taking place but my favorite each year is the Pride Family Picnic. While there are many reasons to go to this awesome event here are the top 5 reasons not to miss the 2014 Pride...

Make a Snow Day a S-L-O-W Day

There are many reasons I loved living in Maryland. One of the main reasons was the way they responded to snow out there – which was to STOP EVERYTHING! When the snow fell, the city stopped – for days. I remember showing up for work, in an office of 200 and four...

3 Ways to Get the New School Year Off to a Great Start!

The beginning of a school year holds such excitement and promise. A new start is ahead and nothing seems impossible. This is a great time to start a new back to school tradition with your family. Here are three ways some people have chosen to welcome in the new school...

Families with Mental Illness: You are Not Alone

I had the opportunity to see the touring company of the Broadway musical Next to Normal last weekend. Next to Normal is about a family struggling with mental illness; the Mother has a diagnosis of Bipolar disorder with delusional episodes. While only one family member...