Health + Wellness

Of all the things that make parenting little ones challenging, picky eating tops the list for many moms. While some children are seemingly born with a love of food, others have little to no interest. For many parents, panic...

It's about to happen ya'll! In just a few more tick-tocks, I'll hit the BIG 5-0. Many have gone before me, as my friend Becca puts it, "to reach the fifth floor," and have appeared to come out unscathed....

To be completely honest I am addicted to my phone. Anyone else? It has become so challenging to unplug for a day. Unplugging is important for our mental health. It is no secret that constantly reading news updates, celebrity...

Spring has sprung! The clocks have sped up an hour and there is more daylight in the day. Adjusting to the time change can certainly disrupt your household dynamic. However, there are things you can do to adjust to...

Happy Spring! I am hoping the cold weather is gone and the warmer weather is here to stay for good. One of my favorite things to do as the weather gets warmer is to spend time outside and take...

We are almost in Spring, yet somehow it still feels like you’re just winding down from the prior year’s festivities. Layer in New Year celebrations and a February full of holidays and celebrations, only to be faced with planning...

My Experience With Talk Therapy  About a year ago I made my first appointment with a therapist. I have always struggled with anxiety on and off and the pandemic made it even more difficult to manage. While it was initially...

Adventures in Aging: Escaping the Killer Whale I read the most interesting scientific fact the other day. It turns out that in the killer whale world, post-menopausal females become the leaders of their pod. Scientists did extensive research which led...

Tonsillectomy is a word that no mother wants to hear from her child's doctor. But if surgery is inevitable, here are 11 tonsillectomy tips every mom needs to know for surviving her child's surgery. To date, two of my four...

Four years ago, February changed from the month of Valentine's to Heart Month for our family. Even though we still cover our house in hearts, eat chocolate and pass out treats to our friends, it has an entirely different...