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.
Mom, I'm So Sad All The Time: Ending The Stigma Begins At Home
In early 2021, both of my beautiful, amazing sons told their father and me that they were struggling with mental health issues. This was during a year that brought with it a cancer diagnosis for our 10 year old, more Covid chaos, the death of their grandfather (whom they loved dearly and saw almost weekly since their births) the death of their great-grandmother (whom they were also very close to), unrelenting anxiety and hopelessness for our 16-year old, plus the day-to-day struggles that life, middle school and high school brought with it.  Â
As divorced co-parents, their father and I have made it clear that we are always open...
Instant Gratification Junkies :: Are We Raising Them??
I want what I want, and I want it NOW!
Our lives are consumed with needs and wants, and for the most part, our society makes it pretty easy to obtain things quickly.
Do any of these below sound familiar?
Hungry and don’t have time to cook? There are drive-thru’s, gas station foods, and microwaves for that.
Having a bad day at work and need some release? That’s what happy hours provide.
Bored and need some entertainment? That’s exactly what scrolling through social media delivers.
Kid throws a fit and you just need it to stop before you pull your hair out? Just give him what he wants!
Emotionally taxing day with nearly unbearable...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored and was written by Dr. Rachel Gilbert, a local mom, doctor, and the newest member of the Schwartzenburg, Lafranca, Guidry, Chapman, Magee, Bourgeois medical practice.
When Should I First Bring My Daughter to the OBGYN?
Navigating womanhood involves regular visits to the ob-gyn, from pap smears to mammograms. But when should your daughter start these visits? It's actually recommended for girls to have their first ob-gyn appointment between ages 13 to 15. This initial visit allows her to understand her body better and learn about maintaining good health practices. The visit can be proactive or due to a specific concern. Let's explore some common reasons for girls to visit the ob-gyn before turning 21.
Top reasons...
Honor Roll Mom :: Keep Your Expectations Reasonable
My oldest child is smart. Like mind-blowingly smart. At 14, I don’t remember a single time he ever had to study for a test. He’s able to remember vast amounts of knowledge and the adults in his life regularly look to him for guidance whenever they have a question about history or geography. He’s been on the honor roll ever since he was old enough to be on it and I’ve been the proud mom, sitting in the front row cheering him on every step of the way.
With a child like this, you get used to seeing the A’s and as much as you don’t want to be “that parent," any time...
The Weird Mom
Being a mom is rough.It's the understatement of the century, but it's true. The Mommy Wars, where everything is a competition, just serves to make it harder.But I want to pinpoint the Mommy Cold War.
I'm the weird mom.
When attending things for my kids, I'm a wallflower, because I don't want my inability to human like a normal adult to affect my kids. I'm terrible at small talk, because I will inevitably try to participate, which will in turn result in an awkward silence where people make polite noises and continue as though I'm not there.Things are a little better once folks have acclimated to me, but the sad fact is we are tribal creatures, and I tick...
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The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
Like a lot of moms I'm often in need of caffeine on a regular basis and...
