Trust Your Heart For the most part, friends and family wonder how it is possible that our children listen to us so well. At first glance, all looks great when it comes to our children following instructions; doing as they are told; and not wreaking havoc in the...
It is my deepest desire to inspire, and empower moms across the globe by supporting them with successful, simple, actionable tools that will harness their power to create the life and family they love. I envision community that joins hands, and mobilizes to build a...
AbstractInfection with seasonal influenza A viruses induces immunity to potentially pandemic influenza A viruses of other subtypes (heterosubtypic immunity). We recently demonstrated that vaccination against seasonal influenza prevented the induction of heterosubtypic...
Parent Labeling I often hear so many different labels about the way we parent. When I meet new parents, I can sense that they may wondering what I am about; what category I fit under; and if I am someone they can relate to and connect with. Sometimes, people are quick...
abstractThe objective of this study was to estimate influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) against medically attended, laboratory-confirmed influenza during the 2011-2012 season in Japan using a test-negative case-control study design. The effect of co-circulating...
Healthy Boundaries with Technology Another weekend has past that has left my heart full. In the last few weeks, I have attended several workshops and conferences, where each one left a profound impact on me. I was not sure which I should share about this week, but...
How Much of Our Parenting is on a Conscious Level? I often refer to Conscious Parenting, and the question comes up about what exactly that involves. That question has allowed me the opportunity to take a look at my own parenting, so that I too can understand what it...
AbstractThe presence of a complex and diverse intestinal flora is functionally important for regulating intestinal mucosal immune responses. However, the extent to which a balanced intestinal flora regulates systemic immune responses is still being defined. In order...
How to be the Imperfect Parent If you take a close look at the word Imperfect, it actually spells out “Im perfect”. What I see is how perfection lies within imperfection. Beautiful isn’t it. There is a wisdom that exists within that word, and it speaks to me every day...
Having Sex and Enjoying it After Children Arrive Love Centered Parenting does include a sex life. And yes…we can still enjoy this intimacy with our spouse, and it is just as important as it ever was. Some of you may agree, and some of you may be wondering how...
