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.
Did you know every year the last day of February is Rare Disease Day? This day is chosen because it is the rarest day of the year! The mission of this day is to raise awareness and generate change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, their families, and their care takers. Organizations and individuals worldwide take up this cause in the hopes of making progress towards finding better treatments and answers for those traveling the tough and lonely road of rare disease. I also choose to take up this cause for myself, my family, and a small non-profit, Garage 10, created to offer support and financial assistance to individuals with a rare disease.
Why do...
2022 was a year of loss for our family. We lost two of our oldest, most cherished pets only months apart. One was expected, and one was certainly not. Our 18-year-old cat, Fat Boy, had reached the end of his life - a long life filled with unconditional love, cuddles, and captivating memories. We were able to not only say our goodbyes but also say all the things we needed for proper closure in his final days. His death definitely left a hole in our hearts, and it was the first death of a pet that our 6-year-old daughter had experienced. There were lots of tears, and the heartache didn’t come immediately. The tears came in waves, most often...
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 their teenagers, how much screen time to allow their toddlers, or struggling with breastfeeding, moms simply want the best outcome for their children’s overall health.
Red Stick Mom provides local families with the latest resources, perspectives and expert advice about the important choices affecting the health + wellness of your Baton Rouge family.
Enduring a long NICU stay? We’ve been there. Looking for a great urgent care for children in Baton Rouge? Red Stick Mom has suggestions. We’ve talked about taking mental health days for kids, how to battle pesky molluscum, and arthritis...
Thinking back about the women I have loved, my mom, aunts, and grandmothers, I remember admiring their beauty as a child. I remember thinking how uniquely beautiful they each were. I never thought "Oh gross, Monmon sure does have a lot of wrinkles." I was lucky to be raised in a household where negative body discussions did not happen. I never heard my mom, aunts, or grandmothers talking about fixing themselves with creams, chemicals, or surgery. They just embraced and accepted who they are.
As I have aged and continue to find new wrinkles and a few grey hairs, I try to remember that it is a privilege to age. We all know or know of someone whose life ended...
Chicken noodle soup is often a staple when you're feeling ill, fighting a cold, or just outright looking to warm yourself up from the cold weather. I have the ultimate recipe for Chicken Noodle Soup, and I'm sure you'll never buy the canned version again.
This recipe can be cut down for a small group, or doubled (tripled even) if you're feeding a crowd. For myself, I always follow the recipe below and individually freeze portions to use later.
Ultimate Comfort Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients:
48oz. Low Sodium Chicken Broth
Family Size can of Cream of Chicken Soup (or 2 small cans)
5 1/2 Cups water
2 1/2 to 3 Cups of cut carrots
2 1/2 to 3 Cups of cut celery
3 Bouillon cubes
3 to 4 Chicken...
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