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 Sanova Dermatology.
The Top 4 Reasons to Book Your Annual Dermatology Appointment NOW
Your skin is more than just a body covering; it's a superhero, defending your body against harmful elements every day. It's our first line of defense, and as the biggest organ in our bodies, it needs some love in return. One way to do this is by scheduling your annual dermatology visits in advance! Here are four (very) compelling reasons why you should prioritize this appointment:
1. Be Proactive Against Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is unfortunately common, with over 5 million cases diagnosed each year in the United States. But here's the good news: when detected early, it's highly treatable. Regular check-ins with your...
To The Daughter Of A Mom With Mental Illness…
It’s with utmost sincerity that I write to you, daughter of a mom with mental illness. With genuine and heartfelt empathy, I pen this article in hopes of helping you know that you are not alone, and your worth is far more valuable than you were raised to believe. What you have experienced growing up as a child of a mother who had mental struggles is awful, and it is not uncommon for your sense of trust, self-worth, and reality to be distorted as you have grown. But it doesn’t have to be an indicator of your own future relationships and family.
How do you know if you’re the daughter of a...
Cold, Flu, Stomach Bug - Oh My! Survival Kit Must Haves
When the temperature drops a few degrees, my Spidey senses tingle with nervous anticipation, waiting to hear the inevitable, “Mommy, I don’t feel so good.” Drum Roll, please… now making its debut is cold, flu, and stomach bug season.
Germs, everywhere. Having to help nurse sick littles back to health on top of the typical high anxiety, worry, and stress that comes with being a parent can be overwhelming.
Is donning complete personal protective equipment or a HazMat suit when battling germs too much? Asking for a friend.
Here are my non-medicine go-to items that I include in my cold/flu/stomach bug first aid survival kit:
Cleaning supplies. Wipes, soap, hand sanitizer, disinfectant sprays...
Go Ahead, Make That Appointment
Mom confession, I’ve been neglecting myself.
As a working mom and wife, it’s so easy to take care of everyone else and forget to take care of yourself. I make sure that my children make their annual doctor’s appointments, but I somehow struggle to make time for my own, only to regret putting them off down the line. I make sure to pack my family a balanced lunch for work and school, but I will often go all day without eating because I didn’t make time to pack my own healthy lunch. But as the saying goes, you can’t pour from an empty cup.
So recently I finally decided to show myself some love beyond the typical...
In My Bad Friend Era
Growing up I didn’t have a large group of friends. I had a select few I could confide in until I reached high school. Then that circle got even smaller. I found myself becoming friends with guys more often than girls. Why? Because guys are easier, they aren’t so dependent on connection. This of course came with a whole set of its own problems though. You know the problems I’m talking about. It’s not too hard to figure out.
Then I reached my twenties and shortly after having my daughter, I found my forever best friend. In fact, I won’t even call her my best friend. That woman is my soul sister. Through and through. I...
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