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.
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.
What All Women Should Know About Gynecologic Cancers
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...
Mom Guilt: Will It Ever Go Away?
Mom guilt is a common phenomenon experienced by many mothers, often characterized by feelings of inadequacy, doubt, and self-blame. Whether it's struggling to balance work and family responsibilities, feeling guilty about taking time for oneself or questioning parenting decisions, mom guilt can be overwhelming and distressing.
Mom guilt can stem from various sources, including societal expectations, internalized pressure to be a perfect parent, and comparisons with other mothers. It often manifests as feelings of guilt for not meeting perceived standards of motherhood, whether it's related to spending enough quality time with children, providing the best possible care, or making the right choices for their development. I have been an educator for nearly 15 years,...
Pulse Check Survey :: Where Are You On Meeting Your 2024 Goals?
PULSE CHECK TIME!
We are officially nearing completion of the first two months of the new year. Some decided to forego the new year’s goals and resolutions to lower self-inflicted pressures, which can certainly be beneficial for some life seasons. Others have risen to the challenge of defining ambitious objectives for the new year. For the moms who are determined to set goals, like myself, here’s a simple pulse-check to help identify if you are on track.
At the beginning of this year, we learned how to set goals for 2024 and keep them. Helpful tips of creating specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals, also known as SMART goals,...
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