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 Ochsner Baton Rouge and written by Lauren Papania, MOT, LOTR, CIMI.
Recognizing the Importance of Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists often are not recognized for the wonderful work that they do helping so many live a more independent life. Some people confuse the differences between occupational therapists and physical therapists. Physical therapists work with patients to help restore movement without pain, while occupational therapists work with a variety of patients to help regain skills they may have lost due to injury or illness. Their patients may include children with birth defects or autism, those with mental health and behavioral challenges, those with traumatic injuries to their brain or spinal cord, and patients with broken bones and...
Every year on April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day. According to Earthday.org, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet.
The theme for this year is “Invest in Our Planet”, and what better way to do that than to teach your children to appreciate nature and protect the planet with the following simple Earth Day activities:
Soak up some sun with a simple scavenger hunt. Celebrate Earth Day this year by getting outside, enjoying some sunshine, and exploring nature. Use this free printable for an Earth Day scavenger hunt with your children. For older children, simply add a time limit...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Baton Rouge and written by Dr. Jessica Chu.
Do You Need a Shot of Self-Confidence?
Let’s face it. Life isn’t always easy. We’re all under some kind of pressure. From school to work to home life, the struggle is real. In fact, sleep deprivation, dehydration, and stress can age us. While we may not want to admit it, our appearance can affect our self-esteem. In this digital age, applying a filter to smooth facial wrinkles, plump lips, or slim our jawlines can be satisfying and makes us feel more confident about ourselves. Studies have shown that getting Botox ® or facial fillers help people who suffer from depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.
Aging is...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by The Baton Rouge Clinic.
Every Mom's Guide to Molluscum
Molluscum is a very common rash seen in children. It is caused by a virus called molluscum contagiosum, and even though the name sounds scary, the rash is not dangerous. The molluscum rash looks like flesh-colored domes on the skin and often times has a dimple in the middle of the lesion. It is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact, which means the rash can occur almost anywhere on the body, but is most commonly seen on the trunk and around the knees and elbows. Molluscum does not hurt, but can be a little itchy, so it is not uncommon for kids to scratch at the...
I’m a law school student, and I’ve been spending a great deal of time around family law. This is a place where everyone has to give the person they are leaving a mental health diagnosis in order to justify pursuing a divorce. It seems like everyone has a narcissistic ex, even though only about 6% of our country’s population has been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.
This isn’t just an issue in family law.
People weaponize mental health terms in order to make themselves feel like “the right one,” the “good guy,” etc. Basically, we’ve all become that guy that says “That b**ch is crazy” about all of his exes, we’ve just found fancier words for it.
Which made me realize how...
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