How to Eat to Reduce Anxiety in Kids
I have struggled with anxiety pretty much my entire life. From the time I was very little I worried about things most people never even…
Understanding Your Body
How to Stop People Pleasing | So Important for Moms!
Do you struggle with people pleasing tendencies? Here’s how to stop people pleasing. I never thought of myself as a fearful person. I love adventure…
Why Kids Have Anxiety | Root Causes of Anxiety in Kids
When I was little, riding in the car meant one thing to me – no bathroom for a long stretch with an overactive bladder. My…
What Is Medical Gaslighting? How To Recognize It And What To Do
Have you heard of medical gaslighting? Have you been gaslit by a medical professional?
Is Medical Trauma Affecting Your Health?
Could medical trauma be impacting your health? I went into the hospital to have a diagnostic medical procedure.
Making Morning Sunlight Easy for Busy MomsÂ
One of my favorite morning practices is getting the benefits of morning sunlight. The best part about this easy habit is that it is absolutely…
How to Stop Stress Eating: Tips and Tricks
Here’s how to stop stress eating if you’re anything like me. I used to weigh 200 pounds. I wanted to have healthy eating habits, but…
How to Add Healthy Fat to School Lunches
Fat. What a controversial subject! If you were a child of the eighties like me, you were told from a young age that fat is…
Prevent Diabetes Before It Starts | Women Are Higher Risk!
Here is something you’ve probably never been told: Perimenopause (the period leading up to menopause) and menopause are risk factors for developing insulin resistance and…
Terrain Theory Versus Germ Theory | Understanding Your Immune System
What if everything we know about germs is wrong? What if handwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and social distancing isn’t the only way (or even THE way)…
Simple Strategies to Reduce Test Anxiety
Ever noticed how fanfare creates stress? Think of weddings, an event that ought to be vying for the most special day of your life, and…
Why Do Kids Have Tantrums? Top 5 Reasons for Toddler Tantrums
It happened again. It always does. My toddler (kid #4) has started to respond to the word “no” with a full-on head back, mouth open,…
Sweat it Out! Health Benefits of Sweating (Plus Bonus Benefits of Sauna Use!)
It’s ironic to write about the health benefits of sweating right now since it’s February and I live in Michigan. In fact, as I type, we’re…
Yes, Pandemic Stress is Real! How to Know If You Have It
Parents, especially moms, have a way of getting right to the heart of the issue. I still remember back in seventh grade when my father…
5 Face Mask Risks You Can Control and the Solutions
Knowledge is everything. The way I wear a mask and what it causes me to do with my nose, my mouth, and my fingers is…
The Food-Mood Connection: 4 Behavioral Signs of a Gluten Sensitivity
Could you or your child be sensitive to gluten? What are the signs of gluten sensitivity? Read on to see if you have these symptoms…
9 Simple, Frugal, At-Home Detox Strategies
There’s plenty we can do from the comfort of our own homes to help our body detox. These at-home detoxes are easy to implement into…
Signs of Dehydration in Children: How to Tell if Your Kids Are Dehydrated and What to Do About It!
Do you know the MOST important nutrient in the human body? There are a lot of really good ones like magnesium, calcium, and Vitamin C.…
Sleep Is the New Kale (But Better!) 8 Ways to Improve Sleep Quality
I’ve never in my life had much trouble falling asleep, possibly because sleep deprivation has been something I’ve erroneously worn as a badge of honor…
Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar in Kids (and How to Avoid “Hangry” Meltdowns!)
That uncomfortable feeling, the cross between hunger and anger, it’s “HANGER”! It can be triggered by low blood sugar in kids – and adults too.…