As a family doctor and mom of two littles in the Albany, New York area running between daycare drop off, bedtime routines, and caring for my patients, I almost always start my Sunday meal prep with the same cozy comfort: our favorite butternut squash soup! It’s a family favorite (husband, toddler, and baby approved), chock […]

As Thanksgiving season approaches in the Capital Region of New York, it’s easy to feel pulled in a dozen directions at once, whether you’re flitting between school drop-off, work, family gatherings, Thanksgiving meal prep, and the endless mental load of caring for everyone else. Amid the busyness, it can be easy to lose sight of […]

November is Open Enrollment season, a time that tends to bring more confusion and anxiety for many families in Albany, New York (and honestly, everywhere). The forms, the fine print, the endless “compare plan” tables…it’s a lot. And often requires a glossary just to understand what deductibles, premiums, in vs. out of network, and more […]

As a family physician in the Albany, New York area, I lean on a simple but powerful truth: prevention is better than treatment. As we move into flu season, I want to highlight about why the flu vaccine is so important, especially for busy women like you: CEOs of your households, caregivers to kids, aging […]

As a family doctor in Albany, NY, I spend a lot of time talking with patients about practical ways to fit nutrition into already busy schedules. The reality is, most of us want to eat healthier but don’t always have the time or energy when the week gets hectic. That’s why I love simple, make-ahead […]

In our house, dinner needs to check a few boxes: flavorful enough for the adults, simple for busy weeknights, and flexible enough for our little ones’ taste buds. Because it’s easy to meal prep and tasty to boot, chicken shawarma has become a family favorite. I first came across the recipe on Ahead of Thyme […]

Back-to-school means backpacks, lunchboxes, and…germs. Lots of germs. Every parent in the Capital Region knows that the return to daycare and school often comes with more colds, coughs, and sick days for kids and the parents caring for them alike. While we can’t protect our kids (or ourselves) from every bug out there, we can […]

Sneak veggies into breakfast with these Everyday Superhero muffins, inspired by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky’s recipe

A guide to help your family start the school year healthy, prepared, and supported