Fitness

I’m afraid of heights. Like really, really afraid of heights. So naturally, I said yes when Mesa Rim, a new indoor climbing center in Reno, invited me to check out its 50-foot walls. Face your fears, right? Besides, I’d be harnessed, and a professional would be on the other end …

I’ll be the first to say, if you would have asked me a year ago, there was NOT A SINGLE CHANCE I would be caught dead on a stage in front of a bunch of people in a teeny weeny bikini, with that ridiculous spray tan. It’s funny what a …

This time each year, Dolan Automotive Group gets a burst of energy and our community gets revved up for the great weather and the fun events that are right around the corner. To kick off this great season, we have the first race of the Dolan Running Series also known …

We all know being a mom is hard but here are a few tips to keep as handy reminders when mom-life gets a bit chaotic! Treat Yourself: While you’re busy taking care of everyone else, don’t forget to care for yourself. It’s so important to carve out time each day for …

Swimming has been a lifelong love for me, and I had always dreamed of raising my kids in the sport. But let’s be honest here, it takes a lot of effort and determination to raise a child as a swimmer in Reno because there is a depressing lack of public …

It’s no real secret that after-school extracurriculars are beneficial to children. But while the after-school care is nice (particularly for parents) and the activities keep children “out of trouble” by diverting their attention and energy to more productive activities, there are even more important ways after-school activities benefit children. Here …

I have a question for you people who have kids. And for you people who are about to have kids, listen up because this also applies to you. Do your children know how to play kickball? Not are your children kickball champions. Not do your children live to play a …

This time of year, I usually write a column for the Reno Gazette Journal about how important it is to get your flu shot.  Not everyone agrees on this, but the shot is just as important for you as it is for the people who can’t get it.  The young …

Children today are plugged in. It can feel constant and relentless. Sometimes I feel I am fighting an uphill battle with my own two children. From television and video games at home to communicating with friends and family and even checking for homework assignments online, kids today spend increasing time …

Have you noticed that the new norm seems to be that moms are expected to WATCH our kids’ every activity? When I was a kid, I don’t recall my mom watching the majority of my sports practices. I do remember her arranging carpools, dropping me off, and picking me up …