Susan Schade

Articles of clothing have been a source of embarrassment long before Janet Jackson performed at the Superbowl, but her memorable appearance made “wardrobe malfunction” a common term. As if we ...

It’s not easy to carve out time to exercise. Not for anyone that I know. People have to make choices and prioritize what is important to them. And people tend to make the time to do the ...

How would I describe an eye twitch? My vision is usually not affected but I can feel a sensation running along my eyelash line. It causes my eyelid to move sideways every couple of seconds. ...

It’s that time of the year again. The time of the year when the news segments are darkened with the sad reports of deaths of children caused by accidental drowning. The summers are hot, the ...

One afternoon, my friend found herself in between school drop off and bus pick up. She was kid-free and near the mall. With a purse on her shoulder and a grin on her face, she decided to go ...

It was a typical day. I had already dropped all three boys off at school and decided to treat myself to a latte and some retail pleasure. I wasn’t even shopping really. Just browsing ...

My first time I was clueless as to what to expect as I welcomed my son into the world. I did what I could. I read books and took birthing classes, in an attempt to prepare myself. But in ...

Pregnancy Brain. It that a technical term? It seemed like the movie “Groundhog Day” a lot at my house when I was pregnant. I would stop what I was doing and waddle with my baby bump leading ...

I was enjoying some kid-free time with a friend the other day. We had an uninterrupted conversation over coffee and bagels and moved on to an even bigger treat, shopping. We walked happy and ...

In a time when email and text messages are far more common on a daily basis than phone calls, are people really getting across what they want to say? I have to admit that I was a late bloomer ...

A few days ago, I received a text from a friend of mine asking me if I remembered an old friend’s maiden name. I sent back the information and she replied that she had just seen our friend’s ...

Last night I was reading through articles on EmpowHer.com and I found a title that caught my eye -- Hospitals Pressured To End Free Baby Formula. It was not the first time that I had heard ...

When I was younger, I spent much more time putting on make-up than removing it. But as I grow older, I appreciate the look of fresh, glowing skin and I realize that the best thing that I can do ...

Do you ever have dreams where you are reunited with loved ones that have passed away? I have these on occasion and I usually wake up emotional, sometimes even with my face wet with tears. ...

My eyes are heavy and I can feel myself almost drifting off to sleep. The lights are dim inside a room that is filled with smells of aromatherapy and relaxation. I am lying down comfortably ...

When we brought our first son home from the hospital, we thought he was adorable. Those tiny little features, soft baby coos and peaceful, sweet face. That was while he slept. He was pretty ...

It was several years ago that I first did this. I was interested in losing some weight, shaping up, the usual. But I was most interested in seeing what I was putting into my body without really ...

I can remember as a child, peeking in on my Grandmother who was visiting us. It was late afternoon and we were reminded to keep quiet because, “Grandma was taking a nap.” My young mind ...

I came across an article the other day with a warning for those who order prescription medication online. Apparently, buying prescription drugs on the Internet can save both time and money but ...

It’s the last day of spring break. My boys have been out of school for fifteen days. As much as I have enjoyed the spontaneous picnics, numerous afternoons at the park and leisurely game days, ...

She used to be just another familiar face at the gym. But after a year of taking weekly Zumba classes together, she has become a friend and an inspiration. Tia is a mother of two that faces ...

As I sat in the drive-through at the pharmacy, my baby in the backseat wailed in pain. We went straight there from the doctor’s office once the doctor confirmed what I suspected. My baby boy had ...

Many years ago, I was a young, single girl living alone in a small but comfortable apartment. I was just cleaning up from the dinner that I had made for myself, a new chicken recipe. I ...

I have three young boys. Whenever I take them out, I get the same comments from strangers. “Wow! Three boys! So are you still trying for a girl?” I always find this so strange. Maybe ...

February 29th or Leap Day is the extra day in the month of February that only happens once every four years. Would you consider that birthday for your baby as a special day or an unfortunate day ...

A few months ago, I had my annual gynecological appointment. My doctor walked in with a pink sheet of paper in her hand. She handed it to me as I sat in my paper gown looking down at my painted ...

Most days I feel completely blessed for the wonderful life that I have. Three beautiful children, a loving husband, dear friends and family, good health, and the list goes on and on. I am ...

Before I had my first child, I read a lot of books on parenting, children, raising children, labor, etc. I had so many books to read that I fell asleep many times with books propped open on my ...

I have never been a smoker. During my teenage years, I tried it like most kids mainly due to peer pressure. I didn’t like the taste. I couldn’t stand the smell. I didn’t feel “cool.” Of ...

People do yoga for many different reasons: fitness, relaxation or stretching, just to name a few. I have found a class that seems to be a good weekly addition to my exercise routine, called power ...

Each time I was pregnant, my body gave off signs that I didn’t always read. It is not the same for everyone but here were some of my first signs of pregnancy. Thinking back to my first ...

Breast-feeding was not my favorite thing in the world. I couldn’t relate to the mothers that immersed themselves in the joy of the private time with their baby while nursing. I just didn’t feel ...

The continuous beep from the alarm clock attempts to wake my husband and me at 5:00 a.m. He sits up and gets going right away. I cover my head with the warm blankets hoping to steal a few more ...

There comes a point for every parent when they glance around their home and realize, “My kids are growing up and we don’t need all this stuff!” Most of our baby stuff has been passed along to ...

I tend to keep my eyes open for accessories that add length to the body, essentially slenderizing in any way possible. Many of us know the tricks -- wearing dark colors, choosing non-tapering ...

After the birth of my son, I was in for many changes. My body was healing and adjusting to the lack of sleep. My chest ached from the milk that was constantly being produced, and the rest of ...

During a daily conversation with my cousin, she stumped me with the question, “Guess what I did today?” Being that we are both stay-at-home-moms, the possibilities of answers were endless. Ten ...

With each new year comes the realization that I will soon be another year older. When I was in my teens, I couldn’t wait to get older. As I started college, I was on the countdown until my ...

Most parents will tell you that they love each of their children equally. Of course, the oldest child may get certain privileges over the others but that is most likely based on age and birth ...

When I was pregnant with my first son, I knew nothing about labor. So, I did what many expectant parents do and read (or at least skimmed the important chapters) as many books on delivery and ...

As a single ray of light pours in through the one crooked slant of the mini blinds in your bedroom, it ironically shines directly onto your face making your head hurt from the brightness. You try ...

It is that time of the year again. For many, New Year’s Eve is a night of celebration, the beginning of something new, and the search for a New Year’s kiss. Maybe you already know who you ...