You know how it goes — you have a great playdate planned and then on your way out the door you realize that one of your kids has a fever. All those fun plans fly out the door and the rest of your week is filled with sick kids. No fun. And then you end… →
Health
How to Teach Your Kids Meditation and Mindfulness
An increasing number of studies have shown that our kids are displaying signs of stress and anxiety at a very early age. Meditation and mindfulness are proven tools that parents and educators can use to cultivate confidence, reduce anxiety, and promote self awareness and self regulation in children. But how do you teach a young… →
5 Tips to Have a Great Dental Cleaning While Pregnant
Being pregnant is such an awesome experience. You are creating life! I know sometimes you may not feel like it is exciting between morning sickness and getting kicked between your ribs. During this time your body is going through so many changes to nurture this baby before and after the baby is delivered. Your focus… →
How to Buy Food That’s Kid Friendly and Nutritious
Have you ever been locked in a battle of wills in the cereal aisle at the grocery store? One day my four-year-old saw a commercial for Froot Loops. All was well . . . until we entered the cereal aisle on our next grocery trip. As soon as she spotted the bright box, the begging… →
10 Simple Foods You Must Make Homemade
There are just some foods that taste better when they are homemade. Okay, MOST everything tastes better homemade. I realize we don’t always have the time to make everything homemade, but there are some foods that you are buying at the store that are actually incredibly EASY to make at home. And not only are… →
How Postpartum Depression Robbed Me of My Baby’s First Months
I never wanted a baby until I did. Desperately. With basically every fiber of my being, the feeling just came over me one day – borne from a loneliness that I have never experienced before and haven’t experienced again. I suddenly wanted a baby. From that moment on, I became a sputtering mess over baby… →
How I Used Minimalism to Overcome Postpartum Anxiety
You don’t feel depressed. You feel overwhelmed and you can’t stop worrying about EVERYTHING since your baby was born. That’s exactly what I experienced as a new mother, but I finally found something that worked to reduce the stress. Today I am sharing how I used minimalism to overcome postpartum anxiety.
How to Keep Kids Safe This Summer
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” – John Steinbeck I love summer. It is by far my favorite season (sorry, Autumn lovers…). My birthday is in the summer. There is no school. And there’s the beach, literally my favorite place to be. Oh, and how… →
Is it Safe to Eat a Keto Diet During Pregnancy?
Whether you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, you might be wondering what kind of diet will keep you and your baby safe and healthy while controlling how much weight you put on. There are many diets out there, and the Keto diet is one that is becoming more and more popular. What about… →
7 Eye-Opening Facts About Gut Health Every Mom Needs To Know
Gut health. The microbiome. Probiotics. Does any of this sound familiar? “Gut health” has become a buzz phrase over the past year or two. You have probably heard this phrase but you may not know what it means (or why it matters to you as a mama!). To put it simply, a healthy gut can… →