When you ask any mother about her family’s desires, health and wellness will undoubtedly be one of her top priorities. In a world where health care crises have become increasingly prevalent, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with information. So, how can one separate the important facts from the noise?
*Please note, this article is written from the perspective of a mom, to other moms, because that is my personal frame of reference. I recognize there are domestic violence scenarios in which men and fathers are also victimized.
Domestic Violence...
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is particularly difficult for me and the many others out there who have experienced this type of loss.
Once I went public with my experience with recurrent pregnancy loss, I heard from countless friends...
I’ve always loved birthday celebrations. For me or others, small parties or big to-dos, celebrating birthdays brings me great joy. It’s a Leo thing, I’ve been told. I was never one who was afraid of aging or hitting certain...
WICKED GOOD MOMCAST | EPISODE 9
Turning Back to School into Mom's New Year
Today on the show Shannon and Meghan are talking to Kristen Reed of Nursing Your Way to Wellness. As the kids go back to school soon, Kristen...
Being a mom of five girls will definitely win me the puberty award at some point — it has to, right? We have now reached the training bra (junior bra) stage of our parenting adventure. Something I thought would...
Really? Now? After more than two years of isolation and avoidance. After the allowance of vaccinations while still nursing — hoping that antibodies would pass. Only in some moments — not ever, really — feeling one hundred percent sure....
I grew up in a Christian home, and I was told about the "birds and the bees" at about 14 years old. I remember being told this: "Sex is a beautiful thing, between a man and a woman —...
If you were looking forward to that "pregnancy glow" but are finding more perspiration and acne, you should know you are far from alone. Our bodies go through so many changes in pregnancy and postpartum! And almost all the...
From an outside perspective you may perceive that I am somewhat of a “helicopter parent” — and I am OK with that label. There's a reason why I am such an observant parent. I am a childhood sexual abuse...
Hey, mama… how is 2022 going so far? In January, I gave you a little homework (the teacher in me will never die) to choose a word that would guide your year. Today is a great time to check...
Content warning: preventing childhood sexual abuse
"It's my body, so I get to choose who touches it and when, and if I'm not OK with it, I say NO! But I wanted her to, so I said yes..."
This statement by...
When I was a kid, the one thing I feared about becoming a parent was the lack of sleep. Turns out there are WAY more things to be afraid of, but I was not wrong about the sleep thing....
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5 Concerts to Take Your Kids to (That Aren’t Kids Bands!)
Live music is a fantastic experience, no matter your age! Who doesn't remember the excitement of seeing a band perform live on stage for the first time? Taking your kids to a live concert can be a bit tricky, though. There is only so much Kidz Bop a parent can take. But is a "real" concert going to be family friendly? Here are a few bands that put on a great show that will be loved by both the parents and the kids alike!
