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What Moms Really Need
What do moms really need? You mean besides a vacation? Maybe on the beach with a fruity drink with an umbrella.
We all know that probably isn’t happening. The average full-time job in the United...
What Advocating For Your Child Really Looks Like
In the past, advocating is a word I didn’t hear used very often. That is, until I became a parent. I know my parents did lots of advocating for me when I was younger. ...
Fall and Halloween Activities Around Waco
Although it certainly doesn’t feel like fall in the Waco area, the Halloween and fall festival events are coming up before the first leaves have fallen from the trees. Here is what’s going on...
A new way of thinking-the zipper merge
If you have left your house in the last several months, you know that Waco is a giant construction zone lined with orange barrels. Just taking my kids to and from school has become...
The Best Sunscreen For Your Tribe This Summer
Whether you’re taking your kiddos to the pool, waterpark, or just an old-fashioned slip-n-slide, you have to go through the battle of slathering your child with sunscreen. We all know we have about 3.2...
Why is Modern Day Mothering So Hard?
Our baby boomer parents might look at the title of this and scoff. Thinking we have no idea how good we have it. We have iPad, cell phones, computers, the internet, social media and...
Weighted Blankets, the Answer to Sleep and Stress.
So what’s the deal with these weighted blankets? They are popping up online and at stores everywhere. Even the big name stores like Target and Walmart are selling them.
Where did this craze come from? Prior...
Does My Child Have Anxiety?
Does My Child Have Anxiety?
Many would say that anxiety is a part of life. This day and age we seem to view anxiety as a common problem among most. As an adult who has...
Is Your Mommy Belly Not Going Away? | Diastasis Recti
Is Your Mommy Belly Not Going Away? | Diastasis Recti
Let’s be honest, pregnancy affects every part of your body. After you have had children there are very few things that remain the same on your...
Why my family doesn’t travel for the holidays.
Why my family doesn't travel for the holidays.
The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” But, lets be honest for a second, it is also the most stressful. When...