Headaches in children are far more common than most parents realize. But how can one distinguish between a run of the mill headache and something more chronic and painful like a migraine? If you have followed my blog, you know that my oldest daughter suffered for over 7 years with many unexplained symptoms - chronic sinusitis, constant headaches, recurrent asthma, and chronic (albeit ...
Health & Wellness
8 Hidden Dangers Lurking In Your Home
We worry so much about keeping our children safe, but we often miss these hidden dangers inside the home. But it really only takes a little extra time and effort to address them all. I'll admit - when I had my first daughter, Hannah, I figured that as long as we put covers on all of the outlets, had cabinet locks on most of the doors and got her a Britax car seat, we would be pretty ...
Make Time For What Matters
We spend so much time saying "we don't have time" that you may wonder just how to make time for what matters. But the key is we ALL have the exact same amount of time - there are 24 hours in a day for you. for me. for everyone. So if there are things that are important to you that you aren't finding time for, it's time to figure out those roadblocks. "Hillary," I heard my ...
One Critical Missed Reason For Aggression In Children
If your child is showing a lot of anger or aggression, don't discount this critical missed reason for aggression in children. I've watched it play out in real life over and over and am thankful in my own child's life, I was able to figure it out. I could hear my daughter and her best friend playing upstairs. At 2 years old, Hannah and Sydney had been meeting for playdates for nearly ...
Everyday Health Hacks For Busy Moms
Every busy mom needs this list of everyday health hacks for moms! Having young children can throw a lot of wrenches into a mom's plan to stay healthy and active. Staying healthy and being fit is so much more than going to a class - it's the little things we moms do every single day that add up the most to our overall health. The good news is these little ...
6 Ways To Help Kids Love The Dentist
If you have a little one, these 6 ways to help kids love the dentist can make the difference between a productive visit and a complete meltdown. I've experienced both and these steps have been a lifesaver. The screams could be heard across the entire office. Despite me sitting right beside my little girl, it was as if I was a million miles away. No amount of ...
Your “Best” Pediatrician Checklist
If you have a young child, you of course want to find the best pediatrician. Which is easier said than done! As someone who's daughter has spent more than her fair share in doctor's offices, I have learned that the best pediatricians will always meet these 6 criteria. I have never failed to find interesting the fact that new moms will agonize for hours over the best carseat, the ...
10 New Years Resolutions You Will Actually Keep
And the race is on....the countdown has started...only a couple more days left in 2015 and my Facebook feed is blowing up with people stating their resolutions (because, you know, if you say it on Facebook, it must be true). I'm getting email after email reminding me that it's not too late to set my 2016 goals - more money, less weight, better jobs... And I wonder if you too are feeling the ...
Stop Growing Pains In Their Tracks
It's 9:30 pm (2 hours past bedtime) and I have been in my 3 year old's room probably 10 times now. She just won't settle down...she wants to talk...about today...about yesterday...about what we are doing tomorrow. What in Heaven's name is wrong with her?! I want to scream!! For the past 3 or 4 nights, she's been struggling to go to sleep, waking in the middle of the ...
2 Ingredient Fruit And Veggie Wash
After years of spending WAY too much money on expensive fruit and veggie washes that only left my food feeling waxy and ick, I came up with this 2 ingredient fruit and veggie wash! It's cheap, non-toxic and super effective at cleaning my fruits and vegetables. So today's post is likely one of my shortest but let me tell you, it's one you definitely want to keep on hand. ...
