I read this in today’s Ask Amy column (yes it’s true, I spend a portion of my day reading advice columns online) and thought it was worth sharing:
Dear Amy: It has been interesting to read how different people handle toddler meltdowns. My father’s method seemed to be effective.
Whenever my brother or I would have a [...]
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May 29th, 2010
Find your composure
May 17th, 2010
The Mouse: The Forgotten Culprit of Shoulder Pain
Learn ways to prevent shoulder pain that may arise with poor mousing techniques.
May 7th, 2010
Massage for Mother’s Day is a powerful gift
Mother’s Day is Sunday. Many moms will receive gift certificates for massage from their loved ones.
This has me thinking, what are we really giving our mothers (or wives, girlfriends, sisters, etc.) when we treat them to a massage?
For some, it’s the idea of “pampering” as an acknowledgement for all that these amazing women have done [...]
May 4th, 2010
Neck pain and headaches? Look to the suboccipitals
I’ve been fascinated lately by a group of 8 small muscles that lie at the base of the skull on the back of our heads. These are called the suboccipitals.
Here they are. They lie behind larger muscles that are cut away in this drawing.
The suboccipitals are small but extremely important for pain-free ease of movement.
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December 24th, 2009
Tips for relieving stress and physical pain for parents
As parents, of course, our challenge is remembering to tap into that natural, rhythmic breath when your child is crying or throwing a tantrum, the phone is ringing, and the water for macaroni and cheese is boiling.
December 24th, 2009
Benefits of Massage
You’re doing more than simply pampering yourself when you receive massage. You are taking care of your physical and mental health.
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