Lisa Petty

Protecting Your Child’s Innate Food Wisdom

Unlike trendy diets you read about, intuitive eating is an approach to eating that involves a set of skills we’re born with. In fact, if you need a mentor for intuitive eating, watch a toddler navigat

What’s In A Name?

Shakespeare suggested that roses would smell sweet no matter what they were called. The idea, of course, is that the name of a thing doesn’t change its essence. When it comes to the word “self-care,”

The Hormone Dance

From puberty to menopause and beyond, women are kept on their toes in an ever-changing dance with their hormones. Sometimes hormones can make you feel lousy—but you aren’t powerless. You simply have t

Permission to Love Yourself, Too

You’ve likely read that self-care is something we’re supposed to do, and maybe you’ve even dabbled in it on occasion. But women particularly have a hard time committing to it. Here’s how women in rece

Tame the Barbarians

Is your face paying the price for the daily shave? Men, a few simple shaving tips and some moisture-restoring essential oils can give you a baby-smooth face.Whether you are making a fashion statement,

Get a Lock on Healthy Lips

This winter give your lips some tender-loving lip care to keep them smooth and supple for Valentine\'s Day - and all winter long.Smack dab in the middle of the coldest month of the year is a day that c

10 Winter Beauty Tips

Looking great in the winter comes naturally—when you have a winter beauty plan. Follow these beauty tips for top-to-bottom, inside-out, frigid weather fabulosity. Dress for success Fashion preferences

First Foods to Fast Foods

Toddlers and teens may not have the healthiest eating habits. Help your kids love their fruits and veggies with these tips.Feeding kids a nutritious diet isn’t rocket science, but that doesn’t mean it

Beauty Series Part 1

It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy—or it should be. Here are some simple strategies to enjoy the sunshine and keep your skin safe and beautiful. Eat your sunscreen… Your summer skin strategy shou