2025
Am I an Almond Mom? How Not to Body Shame Your Kids
I had never heard of the term “almond mom.” When my colleagues jokingly called me one, it sounded very silly. I researched the origin of the term. It started from a clip of the TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. When a model complains to her mother that she’s weak from hunger, the […]
A GREAT Weekend of Book Deals for the End of June
This is a GREAT weekend for book deals! Not only is there a new free 3 months of Audible deal, there is ALSO a free 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited which includes one Audible audiobook each month (I have both and use and love them constantly!) PLUS there is an Audible 2-for-1 sale this weekend so you can make […]
7 Quick Questions With an Obesity Medicine Specialist
Catherine Varney, DO, is a family medicine doctor with a special focus on obesity medicine. She provides medical treatment to help patients with obesity lose weight and maintain their weight loss over the long term. Meet an Obesity Medicine Specialist We asked Varney our 7 quick questions to get to know her better. 1. What […]
The Best Fantasy Books I’ve Read
Looking for a list of fantastic fantasy books for adults? Pop in your email address below and I’ll send my printable list right to your inbox! If you’ve been around Everyday Reading for a while, you know that I’ve often said fantasy books aren’t my genre of choice. But when I was looking over the […]
Is Intermittent Fasting Good For You? Facts vs. Hype
Intermittent fasting: If you’re not doing it yourself, you probably know someone who is. This diet trend has been capturing headlines and the attention of people looking to shed pounds quickly for several years now. Yet, while intermittent fasting shows benefits, new research has cast doubt on whether it’s right for everyone. The Scary Heart […]
16 Tips for Starting a Children’s Book Club
One of the things that’s come up frequently as summer begins is starting book clubs for kids! To be honest, I’ve never done one, but I asked for suggestions on Instagram and so many chimed in with fantastic suggestions for how to start a children’s book club and make it a success! The great news […]
Learn the Anorexia Heart Failure Signs
Anorexia can break your heart in many ways. If you’re familiar with this eating disorder, you get it: It’s complicated. Anorexia can kick in when you want to be thin, but weight loss goes too far. Without nourishing food, your body, mind, and heart start to feel the pain. Then anorexia heart failure signs show […]
16 Fantastic Book Deals for the Middle of June
This was such a good week of summer. I played a lot of pickleball, worked on my garden (the zucchini is just about to explode!), and finished a puzzle on my back porch (I’m still loving this tilted puzzle board!) and, of course, read some good books! The biggest sale going on right now is for kids […]
Understanding Circumcision and Talking to Your Kids About It
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. It’s a great time to focus on all aspects of male health. Besides highlighting the importance of eating right and exercising, it’s also a time to call attention to health matters affecting boys and teens. Circumcision is a topic that’s surrounded by misconceptions. Many people also have questions that […]
50+ Books for 11 and 12 Year Old Boys
If you have been looking for book recommendations for an 11 or 12 year old boy (or more broadly a middle school boy) I’ve rounded up an entire list! Pop in your email address below and I’ll send the printable list right to your inbox! After I talked about attending the neighborhood get together of […]