A tribute to my big brother.
Your local farmers market provides so much more than fresh, locally grown, healthy food. Starting this Saturday, you can pick up a new cooking skill.
When I met Jane*, I just thought she was a quiet girl. But she taught me all I need to know about facing my fears.
Eight years, one book, a lesson learned about body image and eating disorders.
In the midst of our anxiety, our fears, and our pain, there is good.
The first of many of my blog posts about eating disorders and advice for the family.
One of San Ramon's well-known teen entrepreneurs and community leaders, Nitin Yenigalla, is at it again with another small business venture with his peers in a rapid growth mode.
Are you a healthy eater or a normal eater?
This past February I learned that my father, myself and my son all share one thing in common: tears. Here is our story.
I completed my first Half Ironman in July. Here is my story.
Let's look at the root cause of health issues and not just the symptoms. A few critical questions when asked to the self provides clarity and enables us towards our health.
"Marco" was a student of mine who touched my heart. This is a follow-up to his story.
How to tell the difference between your gut instincts and just good ol' fashion over-analyzing.
Another reminder that we're never too old to find a new, "exhilarating" challenge.
Just one picky chickie's take on the dating process. Sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant but always honest. This chick's for real and so are her chickie friends.
This is the final portion of my Maui bicycle tour. It was magical; beautiful and challenging and a reminder that it's never to late to learn or try something new.
Our Maui bike tour this Spring continued to be an adventure and once in a lifetime opportunity. This leg of our trip included Black Sand Beaches, Sea Caves and more.
On a recent biking adventure this spring, I toured the island Maui. This entry describes our first two days on the rode. We carried all of our food, clothing and gear. Here is our story.
My friends and I went on a self-supported bike tour around Maui. Our adventure starts here.
I always wondered what drew me into the field of journalism. Now, while taking summer classes at American University, I have learned how powerful the subject really is.
I recently went on a bike tour on Maui. Here I describe some of my preparations for the trip.
Coping with life's changes and challenges.
The summer before college, a time of excitement and anxiety, is also a time for reflection on high school & anticipation for the fresh experiences in the upcoming year.
"Sell It To Me" is how my children have learned the art of compromise and negotiation.
Stop, Look, Listen ... A guide to helping parents work with kids that have impulse control issues.
Eggs, hash browns and ideas.
Not your usual wine country getaway.
Learning to let our kids fly solo.
Why own lots of purses when you can wear one, several different ways?
Parents, want to read how research is finding answers to why some children lack organizational skills, impulse control, and an inability to plan out?
My experience volunteering at the American Red Cross has taught me that a random act of kindness is all it takes to spread the positive energy to make people's life better – including your own.
A selection of fiction and non-fiction for every taste.
Summer provides the opportunity to foster a love of reading and parents play a key role. This post provides tips to help parents get kids to read.
Here are some tips about sports camp from an experienced instructor.
Style does not need to cost and arm and a leg.
Rebecca Rioux: "Thank you to everyone who came out to support the cause! We had such an amazing turn out and raised well over $3,000 for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer."
Sara Griffith of San Ramon Valley High School eyes state track meet. It'll be her second trip in so many years the UC Davis-bound 400m runner is peaking at the right time.
Read this before you invest in a speech-recognition program like Dragon. The solution you seek may be closer than you think.
Finding your personal style, and feeling good. Just because so-and-so wore it, doesn't mean you should.
Helping to raise eating disorder awareness.