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.
I hear it all the time, whether it's at birthday parties, restaurants, or just hanging out with friends: "But, mommy! I don't like that!" Dealing with picky eaters is an uphill battle, but encouraging their pickiness is not a good idea. I undertand...you simply want your child to eat. However, as a junior high teacher, I took my students on MANY field trips, and I ALWAYS had to deal with students who would only eat one or two foods. And their parents always supported them. "My son only eats pizza and french fries," or "My daughter will only eat chicken sandwiches." Parents, trust me. You don't want to be fighting this battle until the day your children move out. Here are...
The older I get, the less I crave material things. And I've noticed that for the past several years the only things I can think to ask for at my birthday are actually for either the house, the kid, or the whole family. This year I made an effort to actually treat myself on my birthday and let me tell you, it was the best birthday I've had in a long time! So if you've got a birthday coming up and are seriously considering asking for a vacuum cleaner, a family vacation, or a baby carrier (that's seriously what I asked for last year), maybe this post can give you some ideas for requesting a gift that's a tiny...
After my second son Ben was born (all 9 pounds 14 ounces of him), my body was less than ideal. I had gained 70 pounds during my pregnancy with him, and after he was born I wondered if I would ever get my pre-baby body back. I was especially concerned because my core muscles were extremely weak, and I was having back pain.
One day, as I was driving home, I passed The Bar Method. At the time, the studio had not opened, but I was curious as to what it was and what types of exercises it offered. I spent a few weeks doing a little research online, and I discovered that it was an ideal workout for pregnancy...
Disclaimer: This is not a "poor me" post; I've CHOSEN a more positive life.
At 12, it's typical to start rebelling against your mother.
At 18, it's typical to ignore all the advice your mother gives you about college choices.
At 25ish, it's typical to START believing that your mother might actually know what she is talking about.
At 30ish, it's typical to admit you enjoy your mother's company and ask for advice, help and opinions about raising kids. Eventually, becoming best friends.
But what do you when those typical moments are denied to you because your mother chose suicide over her family. (That was probably the hardest thing I've ever written down on paper.)
I never got to go to a mother/daughter brunch. I...
I absolutely love to be outdoors! Whenever I have a free moment sans kids, I like to take advantage of the chance to run off the frustrations I face each day as a single, stay-at-home, homeschooling momma -because there are many. The free time to think, breathe, enjoy peace and quiet, get fresh air and sunshine, as well as get your blood pumping...it just makes you feel good about yourself! I don't think I ever appreciated Baton Rouge until I began running. I lived in Houston as a child (one of the many places I have lived) and have always wanted to get back to a "big city". I associated "downtowns" with high-rise offices and a beautiful skyline.
I just couldn't...
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