Kristen Johnson* loved her home, her family and their active lifestyle. She’d never want to change a thing — except for her foyer and adjoining dining room. When she and her husband first moved into their home, they had intended to refinish the hardwood floors in those areas in a darker stain to better fit their style, but life got in the way. Twelve years, two boys and countless birthday parties, pets and indoor soccer games later, their floors were covered in scuffs, scratches and stains, and some of ... read more

(BPT) - By Dr. Bela Sood, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist and senior mental health policy professor at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU.  This pandemic is unlike anything we’ve ever experienced, so how can we help our children cope, especially when we're also feeling anxious? The key lies in acknowledging our own fears and concerns, while understanding how each individual child handles emotional challenges.  Parenting is hard. Parenting during a pandemic can feel especially challenging a... read more

(BPT) - By Dr. Bela Sood, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist and senior mental health policy professor at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU.  This pandemic is unlike anything we’ve ever experienced, so how can we help our children cope, especially when we're also feeling anxious? The key lies in acknowledging our own fears and concerns, while understanding how each individual child handles emotional challenges.  Parenting is hard. Parenting during a pandemic can feel especially challenging a... read more

There's an aspect of tidying up that most of us may be forgetting: our digital clutter. From Christmas pictures that are still taking up memory on your phone, to hundreds of old texts that are eating up your gigabytes, to needless folders that make your computer desktop messier than a 10-year-old's room, there are plenty of things you can digitally declutter, and once you get started, you'll be amazed at how zen you'll feel. 1. Organize your photos: Photos are notorious for taking up a ton of space, and can add up ... read more

Nutritionists these days are urging people to eat more “super fruits,” the healthy and delicious fruit varieties believed to provide your body extra doses of important nutrients. While so-called super fruits aren’t necessarily supercharged with more vitamins and minerals than other fruits, they definitely pack a powerful nutritional punch. You can find a wide spectrum of super fruits to choose from in your Meijer produce department. Here’s a rundown of some fun and tasty options you may wan... read more