Raising a child takes so much out of us that we often sacrifice most everything else that’s important to us. But if we don’t stay connected to what keeps us inspired, we run dry. Read More
All About Birthmarks and Baby Spots
Have you been surprised to find a new spot on your child and wondered where it came from? The word “birthmark” is really misleading. Read More
5 Dangers to Your Kids Hiding in Plain Sight
As parents, we work diligently to neutralize every possible threat our children may encounter. Unfortunately, some hazards are so innocuous, we don’t even realize they exist. When danger hides in plain sight, the best weapon at our disposal is knowledge. Read More
10 Stress Busting Strategies for Parents
As every parent learns, you can’t be a good mom or dad when you’re stressed out, no matter how positive your intentions. Read More
Four Ways to Keep Your Child’s Brain as Sharp as a Needle
Mothers generally worry about their child’s physical growth rather than their mental health. Of course, they know better than to keep their children under stress but sometimes due to lack of awareness, the child’s needs for mental strengths are not fulfilled. Read More
When You Lose it With Your Child: 5 Steps Toward Repair
We don’t have to be perfect parents. Really. We just have to seize those opportunities to realize when we’re off-course, and find ways to start moving in the right direction. Read More
Bedtime Snacks Help Kids Sleep
If dinner is at 5:30 p.m. it makes perfect sense that your child will be hungry again at 8:30 pm. So, go ahead and give them a bedtime snack. They aren’t necessarily trying to postpone sleep; they might just need some calories to get them through the night. Read More
Why I Cleaned Out My Closet (And Why You Should, Too!)
I’ve heard it said before that your closet can easily be a metaphor for your life, and I have to agree. Goodbye to snap decisions and impulse-buys that are supposed to put a band-aid on a bigger issue. Goodbye to filling voids with more stuff. In much the same way I evaluated my ‘busy’ life and the activities my days are filled with, I also want to evaluate where I spend my resources and time. Read More
Staying Safe in the Sun – Tips for Your Family
Everyone loves summertime, because cold weather is gone and the sun is out! Did you know that one of the most common injuries children (and adults!) will face is sunburn? Read More
13 Ways to Get Good Exercise Without a Gym
Many people keep paying for a gym membership even if they’re going infrequently or not at all. There’s a stigma that feels like if you quit paying for a membership, you are a quitter. Read More