Ask any Baton Rouge mom what she wants for her children, and health + wellness will be one of her first responses. Whether it’s the mental health of her teenagers, how much screen time to allow her toddlers or struggling with breastfeeding, moms simply want the best outcome for their children’s overall health.
How To Keep Your Littles Hydrated This Hot Summer
Here’s a list of ways to keep your child cool and hydrated during these hot months ::
•Drink plenty of water! Make sure your littles are drinking plenty of water throughout the day to prevent dehydration. Pack a water bottle when going out.
•Giving your child fruits and vegetables that have a high water content can be a great option for keeping them hydrated, such as watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe.
•Attaching fans to strollers and wagons to keep them cool.
•Protect them from the sun by applying sunscreen. This is a must when leaving the house. We have to protect their little skin.
•If the temperature is really high, try to limit outdoor activities. If you plan...
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That Four Letter Word :: Lice
Lice. The bane of human existence. The dirty word that no one wants to talk about. It finds its way into daycares, summer camps, schools. Research says that twelve million children in the United States get head lice each year. Which often leads to them bringing it home to their whole family. So why are we so hesitant to talk about it? Why is there such a stigma associated with it?
Recently, my children got dealt the worst hand. My motherly instincts kicked in high gear as soon as I realized what was happening. A quick email to their pediatrician led to a prescription being sent to our pharmacy...
Inside Out 2 - Why Every Tween (and Parent) Needs to See It
When my now twelve-year-old son was a toddler, Inside Out came out in theaters. My "honesty island" would be firing on all cylinders by saying I probably enjoyed the original movie more than my own child. So, when it was announced that Inside Out 2 would be released the same weekend as my toddler's 3rd birthday, taking him to see the sequel for his birthday weekend was a no brainer. I arrived to the theatre expecting a fun, humorous, somewhat light plot line, but I left with a new perspective on my own preteen's complex, new emotions.
The Emotions are New (and Complex) to Your Kids
Early into the movie,...
Mourning a Dear Friend :: Crystal Welch
I'm mourning the loss of my dear friend Crystal Welch, whose passing has left a gaping hole in my life and the lives of those who loved her. I have yet to tell her nephews. In the initial stages of grief, I'm struggling to come to terms with the news, feeling numb and disbelieving. It's hard to accept that someone so full of life and joy could be gone so soon. Crystal was more than just a friend; she was a loving aunt to my sons, a constant presence at every milestone, and a force of nature who embraced life with enthusiasm and passion who also loved snow boots.
As the reality of her...
You're Not Alone Mama
Life has a funny was of throwing curveballs at us. Not everything always goes as planned. Jobs are lost. People breakup or divorce. Loved ones pass on. None of us are immune. Eventually something will happen that turns our lives upside down and all around. Our human experience is disappointing sometimes, there’s no denying it. Days filled with tragedy that force us to examine the things that really matter. So how do we proceed with grace? How do we look at these obstacles put in front of us and continue on to live another day?
Do we lean on our villages, hoping for a shoulder to cry on? What if we don’t have villages? What if our...
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The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
Like a lot of moms I'm often in need of caffeine on a regular basis and...
