Health & Wellness
To the Moms of Kids with Special Needs :: Pandemic Edition
To the moms of kids with special medical needs, I see you. I see you in this quarantine, trying to hold it…
I Won’t Sacrifice My Relationship With My Kid to Homeschool
We started off strong, with homemade checklists compiled from materials sent by my daughter’s six different therapists and one teacher. Our workbooks…
I Have Not Shaved My Legs in 8 Years
Yes, it is true. I have not shaved my legs in eight years. However, before I explain, let me be clear: I…
Control What You Can Control :: My Yard Is Tiny But I’m Still Spraying For Ticks
There are few things I love more than spending the day out in the yard with my family. Honestly, our tiny yard…
Got “Mom Back”? Can’t Sleep? Try This.
My journey with back pain started many years ago. I have terrible posture, I clench my jaw, and I carry all my stress in my back and shoulders. But after having kids, oh man, did it get worse. Nine years of pregnancies, nursing, holding babies, wrangling toddlers, bending over car seats, and endlessly picking items off the floor have taken their toll.
6 Self-Care and Immunity Boosters for Families
I can say unequivocally that this is one of the more challenging times for families. With homeschooling, social distancing, and the uncertainty…
Do Yourself a Favor :: Outsource Your Mosquito and Tick Control!
With everything going on in our world right now, it’s easy to forget about all the good coming our way soon. Long…
A Note to My (Other) Kids During Social Distancing
Long before I had my children, I had “my kids” — aka, my students. While giving birth and raising my girls is…
Thriving with Routine :: Tips for Maintaining a Family Schedule
Our daily routine has helped us maintain a sense of structure. I’m teaching my kiddos about responsibility and the importance of a daily routine, but also about flexibility and the element of surprise. As long as we’re getting our daily chores done (make the beds, clean up, brush our teeth), there’s always room for spontaneity and fun!
