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.
As a 30-something-year-old mom, I find myself in a love/hate relationship with my body. I convince myself not to wear shorts or get in a swimsuit. I squeeze and pinch my stomach wishing it were flatter. Having a candid photograph taken is most definitely out of the question. With my oldest daughter being 10, I’ve become very aware that I need to change my own mindset in order to foster confidence and higher self-esteem in her.
Empowerment
We are all very aware that social media and advertisements are the breeding ground for an unrealistic body standard that makes women feel inadequate. With that being said, it really is time to change what loving yourself and being healthy looks like. It is...
During the peak of Covid-19 loneliness, I started watching Parks and Recreation. I genuinely looked forward to sitting by myself on the couch, after my daughter went to sleep, to watch a couple episodes of the light-hearted show. It was a huge change of pace from the normal dramas I had to limit myself to one episode a night with.
I noticed a huge change in my attitude going to bed throughout watching this sitcom. I loved laughing all by myself with Amy Poehler. I wasn’t hooked like I normally was on shows. I didn’t stay up later than I should because an episode would end on a huge cliff-hanger. It was all just easy-going.
What have we normalized?
As much as...
It’s the holiday season! That means joy and parties and happy people all around right? That’s what we want it to be, but unfortunately for a lot of parents it means stress, worry and late nights. In 2020 a lot of parents are feeling the pressure of making the holidays more magical, more special and striving for perfection. Maybe it is your first holiday season as a parent or maybe it is the last one you’ll have before your oldest heads out for college/the ‘real’ world. Whatever your external motivator is this year it probably pales in comparison to the pressure you’re putting on yourself.
The Paradox of Holiday Season
Holidays usually mean family gatherings, dinner parties, gifts and decorations. This...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Williamson Eye Center.
Tips For Using Insurance Benefits Before They Expire
With so much to do for the holidays, the last thing on your mind is likely not that your insurance benefits are about to run out. But in the midst of the hustle and bustle, don’t lose out on a big investment you’ve been working hard to contribute to all year long.
Here are three ways to take care of your family and take advantage of your health benefits accounts before it’s too late:
Eye Care
In 2020, many of us have put off routine healthcare but so many conditions can be underlying without any presenting symptoms until it’s too late. Visiting the eye doctor is...
Being a mom is hard stuff. Many working moms feel stressed about deadlines and work/life balance. Moms who stay home with littles may feel isolated. Moms with older children in school sometimes feel pressure to prove their worth through volunteerism and perfection.
And through all of that, there’s little time left over to manage our own health. How many moms feel like the local urgent care provider is their stand-in for a dedicated primary care physician? Trips to address our own illnesses are relegated to after hours and off times.
We fight like hell for our kids when they need an advocate and we applaud others who reach out for help, but many times, when it comes to our own needs,...
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