By Ashley Varner Erlebnisse: the experiences, positive or negative, that we feel most deeply and through which we truly live. I love this German word as I feel it sums up the numinous experience that is parenting. From worrying about finances, potty training and screen time to eating right, boyfriends...
By Rachel Rucker The weight we are now is based off of the lifestyle and choices we currently make. For those who are desiring weight loss, but don’t know where to start when it comes to diet, three aspects must be taken into consideration: how often we eat, what we eat and portion size. First of […]
By Rachel Hughes New Year resolutions are a common tradition: setting goals you want to accomplish within the upcoming year. These goals can vary from person to person, but one of the most popular goals tends to include some sort of diet or plan to lose weight and “get healthy.” While there is nothing...
Story and photos by Sally Ince When meeting met Sara, a 14-year-old golden retriever, she may seem like every other happy-go-lucky pup taking a leisurely sniff through Carnahan Memorial Garden. But then, you’ll see her do something out of the ordinary. Like when she paused with excitement as she saw a young...
Becoming a new mom is a wonderful, life-changing experience. But it can also be a stressful time, as we learn what’s best when it comes to the care of our new baby. We asked three of the newest pediatricians at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City to answer a few questions new moms may have […]
Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith They come from all walks of life. Even with nothing else in common, they share at least one bond — they’re all survivors. Several Mid-Missouri women have opted to share their stories of strength and survival after battling breast cancer, and they will...
Breast nurse navigators help guide patients through complex system Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Sally Ince Being diagnosed with breast cancer, it can feel like the world around you has stopped. But it hasn’t. And now that the diagnosis has been made, there’s a litany of doctor’s appointments,...
State’s only suicide prevention coordinator discusses role Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Sally Ince Stacey Williams has spent the past three years with the Missouri Department of Mental Health, where she takes on the role of the state’s suicide prevention coordinator. September is National...
Inaugural women’s conference seeks to nourish Mid-Missouri women Story by Madeleine Leroux Photo by Sally Ince Looking to provide Mid-Missouri women with a day devoted to their well-being, inside and out, Rebecca Welsh began planning for the first INSPIRE conference. The conference, hosted by the nonprofit...
Photos by Greta Cross Ellis-Porter Riverside Pool’s Float Your Boat cardboard boat races were held Aug. 3. Teams of two to six participants were asked to build human-powered boats made of strictly cardboard and duct tape. The boats needed to be capable of completing a 50-meter course. Winners from...
