Health + Wellness

Thanksgiving is known for warm comfort foods, juicy deep fried turkey, and tasty pies. It's the one day a year where calories don't count, and we can eat ourselves into a food coma. Hallelujah!  But when the company leaves, and you...

Becoming, former FLOTUS Michelle Obama's much anticipated memoir, released into the world in November 2018 and unsurprisingly soared to the top of the best seller charts. Many of my friends found their own copies wrapped under the tree this...

Our family has recently made big changes to the way we eat. After watching several documentaries on food and nutrition, we decided to take control of what we put in our bodies with healthy eating habits. My wife and...

Just when us moms get the hang of the back to school routine, it’s THAT time. You know... That time to think about how to keep everyone healthy – especially against the flu. It can be difficult and can seem...

My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD about 6 months ago. And although hers wouldn't be considered a "late" diagnosis, had I understood how ADHD often presents in girls, I could have had her evaluated and treated...

Depression is a very near and dear subject to my heart. I’ve watched various loved ones struggle day in and day out with deep despair. For some, it means that they’ve taken their lives. Others have attempted, and yet,...

I love being a soccer mom. There is just so much joy in watching my kids' confidence grow as they kick the ball around the field and improve their skills week by week. I smile when they all pile...

Sensory needs are becoming more and more known in children. Often associated with children with autism, sensory needs are actually applicable to all children {and really, humans}. Sensitivity to noise, visual stimulation, touch, movement, and smell are important...

September is Fruits and Veggies Month, and I have some great tips and recipes for adding more into your kids' diets. Who wants to hear a joke?  Here goes:: Knock, Knock Who’s there? Lettuce Lettuce Who? Lettuce in and you’ll find out! {Pause for uproarious laughter} Since...

It's OCTOBER!!!! And October just totally rocks my socks off, for all the reasons y'all already know...but one major one this year - our Whole30 challenge is OVER. And we SURVIVED! We're recapping the goods and the bads below,...