Health + Wellness

Now that school is in full swing, how are things going for you and your kids? If you are struggling with kids who are unmotivated, tired and cranky, over-scheduled and over-whelmed, stressed and anxious, or kids with runny noses, coughs,...

When something tragic happens, we often find ourselves saying, “I can’t imagine what you are going through.” It’s a common sentiment, as accepted as "get well soon" or "I’ll be thinking of you.” I myself, have sadly used this...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month In the U.S., 15,780 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year; approximately 1/4 of them will not survive the disease. (American Childhood Cancer Association) While amazing strides have been...

The New Year’s excitement had come and gone and I was still in a slump. It was like pulling teeth to get myself to stop eating the comfort foods of winter. A spinach salad sounds delicious on a hot...

I bet you think this is an easy question, right?  One, right? Want to know my answer?  NINE. (Yes, nine!) Miscarriage is far more common than most people realize and having multiple miscarriages, while not the norm, isn't as rare as you might...

Healthy habits are most effective when started early. And that includes creating good oral health care routines at home and establishing a positive relationship between your child and their dentist. For so long, the dentist office has been associated with...

With the start of the new school year approaching, I know many of you might be thinking about what to have on hand for the ever important after-school snack! When the school bell rings it's been a few hours since...

When my daughter came into the world a little over four years ago, I knew it was important to raise her to love herself and have a positive self-image. I have lived the majority of my 35 years feeling...

During the past couple of weeks, I’ve started incorporating simple mindfulness activities into the day of my three-year-old. The heat of the summer and the recent end of naptime has brought the beginning of complete meltdowns. Watching him lose...

            Hey mamas. How excited are you for summertime? It means warmer weather, weekend adventures and events galore! Oh, and one more thing, pool days and other opportunities to lounge by the water in the perfect bikini to highlight your...