Sort of a cross between badminton, tennis and ping pong, this is a game I want to try. 

May I suggest that there is more to good health than not being sick? That there is more to wellness than just being… well… WELL? Check out my six tips for a happy winter.

Grounding is not my way of living. I am not saying I am not solid or stable. I am just not a person of grounding. I am a person of movement. I draw my strength from the ground, nature and the lovely energy of animals

Without much effort on my part, I have found myself chairing a committee to put on a 5K race.

No matter what my position is, the job title that means the most to me is “mom,” and every day I try to make choices about my time that reflect that.

We all have an underlying philosophy. This philosophy serves to guide actions, thoughts, beliefs, choices, perceptions and nearly every aspect of our lives.

Air pollution comes in many forms, and keeping track of all of them can be a confusing task. To help, the EPA has developed the Air Quality Index.

It’s free, unlimited and is known as the great outdoors! That is the best place to play together! We are so lucky to live in a place where there are so many options for play

I climbed Mt. Garfield for the first time seven years ago, on my 41st birthday. My children were younger then, and I knew it would be challenging. But as we got it accomplished, I remember telling my family that I wanted to do this same hike every year on my birthday.

Parenting is full of good stuff, but the moment passes quickly. 

Find your way to hang onto it.

"Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are."

-Brillat-Savarin

In the winter months, the Grand Valley becomes subject to thermal inversions and their associated high levels of fine particle pollution. Cold, stagnant air allows for the buildup of pollution over time, particularly from wood-burning smoke and vehicle exhaust. The longer the inversion, the poorer our air quality.

I hadn't run in the evening for weeks, hadn't run much at all, to be honest, because the dark wintery days mess with me. Something about them just drives me home and makes me lock my door to the out-of-doors.

As a marriage and family therapist, I'm convinced of two things:

1. Our health has an impact on our relationships.

2. Our relationships have an impact on our health.