This from my Providence Journal column in THRIVE Rita Watson: Working moms and child obesity, a perplexing issue Obesity is a national problem that spawned an industry for weight loss books and inspired TV land’s “The Biggest Loser.” Today we are facing an epidemic of child obesity and a new study in “Child Development” appears…
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Sleep loss and daylight savings time
For those worried about losing an hour sleep when the clocks changed over — relax. Losing an hour or so here and there will not dramatically affect one’s health. It is the lack of sleep over time that we must be concerned about. According to MSNBC: If you’re in the “spring forward” mode, don’t lose…
Hot Valentine tips from online dating expert Julie Spira, a Q & A
As we get closer to Valentine’s Day, Julie Spira is a name you will be reading about and hearing about often on national television and in the news. She is the bestselling author of The Perils of Cyber-Dating. and she is one of the most sought after personalities in the world of online dating. If…
Our troops should sing national anthem, not Christina Aguilera
Why do we have self-absorbed celebrities singing the national anthem rather than men and women in uniform who are living out the military challenge? Have a look at the TMZ dress rehearsal of Ms. Aguilera – she did not bother to finish the words despite the reverence of at least one onlooker. TMZ called it…
Valentine Love: a 7 step plan
Each February as Valentine’s Day approaches I think of the words of Leo Buscaglia who said that if we are waiting for the one and only, we will wait forever. There is no right person. We become the right person! Leo Buscaglia Quotes In the hustle and bustle of our overly committed lives, do we ever remember…
How to remember those Holiday Party names!
You met two guys at a party. You liked them both. But you met so many people, you forget the name of the one you liked best. As someone who has tried books and even word associations to remember names, I think this one combines the best advice ever! Here’s a few tips on remembering…
November 11, 2010 – a new Aggregator page
Hello Everyone: Thank you for all of your patience — we are in the process of a re-design to offer more content each day. Just hit HOME to find: Love Daily Providence Journal Relationship columns Celebrity news on love, marriage and infidelity from The Examiner Infidelity Fast Facts Just hit HOME. Happiness/ R
The art of chore-play adds sparkling zip to marriage
We often write about ways to spice up marriage intimacy. From sexy lingerie to tantra sex to pushing the envelope. I have even written about ways to change a bedroom look to enhance loving.Well according to some new reports, women would rather see their man’s hands in soapy dishwater than slathered in sexy lotion —…
Am I the only FACEBOOK curmudgeon in the world?
In the wake of the new movie “The Social Network” I probably need to re-think my love-hate relationship with Facebook. It’s ‘The Social Network’ for finding friends, love and marriage, VIDEO We love it. We hate it. We use it. As a social networking tool it may be extremely valuable. But I had to ask…
Love, just love: 'Going the Distance' is romantic fun
If you are one of those romantics looking for an old fashion romantic comedy without twists, turns, plots and subplots, this is a movie that is simply able love. Here is another bonus: no texting love notes to each other through most of the movie. This is simply loving spinning out and reeling in two…