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.
Most moms I know have, at one point or another, dreamt of being able to work from home. Stay at home moms would like a little extra income and something to do. Working moms would like the flexibility of not having to be at a physical office from 8-5. When the opportunity for me to work from home came from a major tech company, I couldn't resist. Nine months later, I've gotten into a groove and have learned first hand the good, the bad, and the ugly about working from home.
The Good:
As every Red Stick Mom knows, traffic in this town is a disaster. Not having to fight I-10 every morning is a huge blessing. Shout out to...
I'm pretty obsessed with following all sorts of lady fitness gurus for inspiration to stay in shape. When these trainers would become pregnant and still worked out, this was a foreign concept to me. I had my first son almost seven years ago, and I practically sat still for 35 weeks straight. I was nervous for good reason, however I wasn't doing anything to maintain my physical health prior. That makes all the difference. We've heard the saying that if you were running marathons before you were pregnant you can still keep doing that. I have been doing Crossfit for the last few years and contemplated whether or not I was going to continue.
My first trimester was plagued with...
Confession: I don't really get "Mom Guilt." I mean I neither understand nor do I experience it. To be honest, I didn't really know it was a thing at all.
Maybe that's because I had a couple of kids earlier than many of my friends did. Maybe it was because I was on kid 3 before I joined a Mom group on Facebook. Perhaps it was because I watched a well-rounded, working, fulfilled woman model motherhood throughout my life. It could be because I don't have a Mom Squad (I have a few, close, equally guilt-less moms who are my people). No matter the cause, I didn't hear a lot about it. I was late to the Mom Guilt party, and...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Mosquito Shield of Baton Rouge.
How to Avoid Mosquito Bites This Summer in Baton Rouge
There is one thing that pesky mosquitoes need to thrive more than anything else, and that is water. With the summer rainy season and potential tropical activity in full effect, many of us are sloshing around in our yards hoping that everything will dry out with the otherwise scorching heat. Mosquito Shield of Baton Rouge has often shared these tips with our customers but it never hurts to reiterate them given the dangers that mosquitoes pose to our health.
Removal of Water
Removal of standing water is the most essential tactic in mosquito elimination. Anything that can potentially hold water can be a problem. A...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Sherman & Balhoff.
What Moms Need to Know :: Thumb Sucking and Orthodontics
Along with teddy bears, blankets, and nap time, thumb-sucking can be one of the most comforting aspects of childhood. According to a recent report, between 75% and 95% of infants suck their thumbs. So, chances are there's a thumb-sucker (or a former thumb-sucker) in your family. In most cases, this is not cause for worry. However, it's important to pay attention to your child's habits, in case his or her behavior has the potential to affect their oral health. Continued thumb sucking can affect the shape and size of the developing upper jaw bone and can create a protrusion of the...
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