Teething has long been blamed for sleep disturbances. It seems that teething has become a catch-all for some relatively vague symptoms with no solid diagnosis. Yup, a teething child can be a bear. They are drooly and cranky and...
What does having a "balanced life" look like to you? (Hint hint: it looks a little different for all of us).
I can guarantee you, though, that most of us tend to feel more prepared, calm, and content when our...
I don't know about you, but this is the year that I am determined to become a winter person. Checking out different hiking spots with my dog was one of my very favorite activities pre-kids. But somehow, galavanting through...
We've all heard it. We know the quote. It peps us up on tough days. It reminds us to look at the positive and turn the challenges into triumphs.
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
Well, what if you just...
As pumpkins, hearty mums, and shabby chic “GRATEFUL, THANKFUL, BLESSED” home decor grace our front doors and social media feeds, this feels like a particularly important year to remind ourselves of all we have to be grateful for. Studies...
The colder weather is here and with that, the thought (and dread) of winter illness. The sniffles. The fevers. The coughs. Maybe even some projectile body fluids. Reading this should prompt you to make some changes now to prevent...
Recently there's been a lot of news coverage of clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines. Reading the headlines can give a scary impression of what clinical research is and what the potential outcomes are. In reality, there are many types...
During my first year of teaching, I wanted to decrease the negativity I heard from my fourth graders. I thought by counteracting the negative with more positive we could change the culture of our classroom. Starting small we read...
We often think about things such as massages, manicures, pedicures and girls' weekend getaways when we think about self-care. Yes, these things are incredible and relaxing things to fully enjoy from time to time. However, daily self-care maintenance more...
Self-care is a common topic in the new mom world, and for good reason. You’ve just become in charge of a whole other human life - like completely in charge - of their literal survival. It’s easy to see...
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How to Have the Best Spring Picnic
Spring is finally here! And, with spring, comes (hopefully) warmer weather! One often-forgotten simple joy that comes along with spring is picnicking. I am...
