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.
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Why Am I Depressed During the Holidays?
The holidays are supposed to be happy. But maybe for you, the holiday season brings dread, sadness, depression, feelings of isolation and unhappiness. If you feel this way, you are not alone. Millions of people experience holiday depression beginning in the autumn and continuing through the new year. A few reasons why people get depressed during the holidays include the following:
Seasonal affective disorder typically occurs during the winter months (some people experience it in other seasons). This condition causes people to experience depression as the season begins; as the season ends, they slowly feel better. Since most major holidays happen during the winter, this condition...
I have a confession to make. I often find myself daydreaming about being the perfect Pinterest Mom, with her on-point hair and outfit, seemingly having everything together. The one with the patience for Montessori-type activities, home-cooked well balanced nightly meals, and matching themed pajamas for the entire family. Yes, I can be crafty and over the top sometimes, but for the most part, I consider myself a “lazy” parent.
Let me go on record saying that I love being a mom. My whole world has changed since having children. They have brought out both the best and worst in me and I’ve learned so much about what I’m truly capable of throughout this parenting journey. While I love my children...
Kids are awesome and draining and fun and tiring, but so are vacations and parties and a million other things. The recent hurricane reinforced a lot of things for me and provided some enlightenment, too. I know daycare/work are right for our family and I know that I sometimes envy that toddler mentality.
Toddlers have it made. They get to go to bed early and have someone else do all of their cooking and cleaning. They can spend hours reading books and playing, but what I've really grown to notice and appreciate is the toddler's view of the world and their place in it.
During our recent extended time at home, and without power, I witnessed so much joy and imagination....
My husband and I glamorously rang in 2021 by watching TV in bed as our children slept. Like many people, we were hoping to put the challenges of 2020 behind us, but things were off to a rocky start. I was running a 101 fever and felt like I had the flu. It wasn’t the flu, however, it was the dreaded mastitis. Despite having breastfed my older daughters until they were each two years old, ten months into breastfeeding our baby, this was my first run in with mastitis and things were not pretty. Thankfully, however, I managed to get over it pretty quickly by using every home remedy possible.
I truly believe that God used mastitis to save my...
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Symptoms of Breast Cancer in Women
Breast cancer symptoms vary from person to person, as no two diagnoses are exactly the same. Knowing your risk can help you be proactive with your care. Risk factors include family history and age. If you are at a higher risk, it is especially important to be alert for typical signs of breast cancer. The most important thing you can do is pay attention to changes in your breasts. If you notice any of the following symptoms, you should get your breasts examined. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are several symptoms of breast cancer, including the following:
New lump in the breast or underarm...
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