Healthy Expat Parent

I was trying to think of ways in which I want to embrace the special parts of this time of year rather than the headless-chicken rushing around part.  I was trying to focus on who and what are important, rather than get bogged down by the tasks.  I received a very good...

Did you know: the holiday season is one of the periods during a calendar year when those who are experiencing feelings of depression and angst actually feel the worst?  Watching others bask in the love and attention of family can amplify the feelings of loneliness or u...

Aren’t we lucky?

Every.single.day I get the opportunity to learn something new, or see something that amazes me, surprises me; each opportunity, I relish.  Every day I can have some sort of wonder, I really appreciate.  Learning something new is not only the chance you...

When counting our blessings and things to be grateful for, at the top of the list of most people is family.  We love those we love; we hold them dear.  We work fiercely to keep them safe and well.  Sometimes, though, these are the very people that drive us the most ins...

I suggested (and am forcing on you) focusing on gratitude this month.  We choose what we are thankful for, absolutely.  Sometimes, though, I feel like we overlook one of the most obvious places in which we might focus our gratitude: on our own efforts.  I want to talk...

I thought it might be fun to spend some time this month thinking about gratitude.  It is, after all, the month of Thanksgiving, which is not just a holiday for large feasts and time with friends (although that is important, too).  Thanksgiving is also a prime opportuni...

What's for dinner?  Chicken!  This is an awesome chicken recipe.  Not to toot my own horn or anything but this marinade is so very easy and the results are very good.  We had the chicken on top of salad, but it would be good pretty much in any adaption  Hope you try it...

We are at a very interesting and confounding point in our human evolution: Never before have edible items been so readily available.  At the same time, never before have diet-related diseases been the number cause of death. We have access - easy, ready access- to food,...

New recipe: This is probably the best dip we've tried since coming up with our favorite hummus.  And it's probably the best sauce we've tried since the green sauce we posted a bit ago.  Really, you've got to try it.  https://www.heprecipe.com/post/liquid-dip-...

I read somewhere that the 15 habits or character traits that are most frequently noted for people who are considered to be ‘lucky’ are:

1.  They work harder.
2.  They complain less.
3.  They like to and are willing to teach others.
4.  They regularly...