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.
Fostering Healthy Body Acceptance In Your Teen Daughter
Teaching a young girl how to accept and love her body starts with her mother. You will be a mirror to either her strengths or her insecurities. It's up to you to decide which she will reflect on. She will already be bombarded with the unattainable world of filters, advertising, TikTok videos, and the latest internet celebrity. She will hear the gossip of peers calling out the too fat, too thin, too tan, not tan enough, too tall, too short, anything too much, making her feel less than. But you momma, can lessen the damage of these things.
Never Criticize Yourself in Her Presence
Momma I'm with you. I've got pounds to lose. There...
Best Family Exercise
Whahoo!! It’s practically swimsuit season so it’s time to be in reasonable shape before you make it to the pool. But it’s unlikely you’ll be able to get exercise alone so let’s get in shape with the entire family.
Exercising with your children can build lifelong healthy habits. It’s fun and it’s a great bonding experience.
Yoga: This one is fun for everyone. just grab some towels or mats and head to the room with the most open space. You could even go outside if it’s pleasant. Model the moves and have everyone copy. I wouldn’t do anything extremely difficult. Â
Walking & Talking: This one is great for cardio and bonding time. As you walk, you’ll get...
The Key To A Better Me :: Letting The Words Flow
It’s no secret that I like to write. Even without the fancy degree I consider myself a seasoned writer. One of my fondest memories was writing Harry Potter fan fiction in the living room on our family computer, an old Windows 95 model circa the year 2000. I’ve kept a journal on and off for years. Going through periods of life where I wrote everyday, as well as periods where my journal entries are months apart.
Journaling soothes my soul and lets me take my frustrations out. It lets me capture memories I don’t want to forget and words spoken that won’t leave my memory no matter how hard I...
What Your Therapist Really Thinks About You
Have you ever wondered what your therapist is thinking while you're sitting there spilling out all of your anxieties and the thoughts that zip around your head that you'd never tell anyone else? Have you ever paused and worried, what did she just write down? Or think, "she probably thinks I'm nuts." Or "I can't believe I'm ugly crying, she must think..." Or any of the other things that we think about before, during and after therapy.
Well I'm here to spill the beans on what your therapist may be thinking. I am a therapist, I have a therapist and I'm friends with a lot of therapists. I asked a bunch of therapists what they...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Woman's Hospital.Â
What All Women Should Know About Gynecologic CancersÂ
For many women, daily life can be a juggling act. Between packing school lunches, driving the kids to practice, taking a parent to their annual check-up, managing household chores and putting in 40-plus hours at the office, it’s hard to find time to care for your own needs.
Most women know to perform a self-breast exam or even get an annual mammogram, but many overlook their female reproductive organs, especially after their childbearing years. Women should visit their gynecologist every year, REGARDLESS if they are done having children, had a partial or full hysterectomy, or even if they’ve entered menopause. By having a routine pelvic...
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Like a lot of moms I'm often in need of caffeine on a regular basis and...
