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.
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Little Z's Sleep Consulting.
Getting Your Baby To Sleep Well {Little Z's Sleep Consulting}
You're tired. Like really, really tired. Your baby wakes up 4, 5, 10 times a night. You put the baby down for a nap. Twenty minutes later, baby is awake again. Baby seems to always fuss. And once you get him in his carseat, he seems to fall right asleep. Of course. You're just wondering what's going on and why he won't sleep! Sound familiar?
That was me. Tired, frustrated, and did I mention tired? Funny thing is, I thought I had the baby thing down. I was on kid #3. I thought I knew it all. I'd been through it...
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As a parent, life is full of new and daunting challenges. Some of which we tackle head on, some we reluctantly work through, and some we tend to avoid as long as possible. Unfortunately, “the sex talk” often falls under the latter category. As a counselor who deals with parents and children alike, I don’t think this is because of a general distaste for the subject matter...
Summer is officially upon us! The temperature (and humidity) is steadily rising, and your little darlings are home from school for the summer and constantly searching for ways to beat the heat. Popsicles are surely one of childhood's simplest pleasure, but unfortunately the boxed grocery store variety can contain ingredients that are less than appealing. With multiple teaspoons of sugar per popsicle, your kids may find sweet relief from the heat but with some pretty unhealthy ingredients.
Making your own popsicles is quick and easy, (seriously, you can have a batch ready to go into the freezer in about 5 minutes) and a great way to combine healthful ingredients with a tempting sweet treat that even adults will enjoy! I'll...
It was about four years ago that I starting seeing news stories pop up about the questionable ingredients, as well as inadequate effectiveness of many sunscreens on the market. I listened with one ear, but when they started talking ingredients like oxybenzone (whatever that is), I admit I glazed over. After all, I used high-quality brands like Neutrogena, recommended by dermatologists! Neutrogena couldn't possibly sell anything unsafe, I told myself. Wrongo.
It wasn't until my daughter was born in 2013 and summer hit a few months later that I started doing more research into what is really in the sunscreens we slather on our bodies often on a daily basis, especially in the summer. As an avid daily sunscreen wearer (and outspoken advocate...
Prepare yourself, summer is coming! Actually, if you're reading this in Louisiana, summer has already arrived, and that can only mean two things: shorts and bathing suits.
The warmer weather has people in the mood to exercise and get fit, and I've been seeing tons of "summer body" challenges on Pinterest and Facebook. Unfortunately, I have to burst that bubble. We can't spot train our way to fitness, and as a busy mom, I don't want you to waste your time. Chances are, if you do squats for 30 days, you may see some results, but overall you will not see any significant change. I totally understand the appeal of the 30-day challenges -- it's supposed to be quick. Don't we all love instant gratification? However, the best...
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