As a mom who is always nutrition conscious first, I’m counting my blessings with being able to ensure my kids are eating great during their school day–at least while they are still home and in virtual school for the...
This post is brought to you by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.
As children and families start new school-year routines, now is a perfect time to reflect and refresh your family's healthy habits, and the YMCA is here to...
I don't know many parents who had any formal training for this monumental endeavor of raising small humans to not only survive to adulthood but, hopefully, get there with a fair amount of knowledge, ambition, kindness, and character. I'm...
All moms are runners. Maybe not at first, but once your baby grows into a toddler you have no choice. Whether it's through Target aisles, down driveways, between church pews, you’re going to be chasing that little stinker everywhere....
I was chatting with a local mom when something she said stopped me in my tracks. “The number one risk factor of a young person developing a drug and alcohol issue is early exposure.”
And that exposure starts inside the...
"I noticed you didn't eat your lunch today. Talk to me a little more about that." In all honesty, this wasn't the first time I had noticed. For several days she had been eating her lunch in the car...
In our 2014: Hit the Ground Running Series brought to you by New Balance San Antonio, we’ve covered gear and tips to getting out on the roads. Today, we’ll talk about safety.
Getting out and hitting the street, whether you...
*Disclaimer
This is my personal experience, and this is not intended to be taken as medical advice or to assume that your experience would be exactly the same. If you have concerns for your health, please seek professional medical attention.
In...
For as long as I can remember, I have been in a toxic relationship with my scale. For the better part of my “adulthood” I have measured more than a number on its digital display, admittedly way more than...
Hello There Mama,
I want to take a moment to acknowledge the pain and grief in our world, which can sometimes weigh heavily on us all. Navigating the difficult issues of the world can feel incredibly challenging. I’d like to...
How many trick-or-treaters will you have this Halloween? 10? 20? More?
One out of every 13 is likely to have a food allergy.
I know, it gets old: gluten-free, dairy-free, fun-free, whatever-free.
Most schools now offer allergy-friendly zones. As frustrating and cumbersome as it...
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As parents, it seems there’s always something or someone to worry about. I worry about a lot of little things all the time, but when something serious needs attention, I find...
A few years ago, I had an epiphany. Faced with a new year and feeling the pressure to come up with some lofty and nebulous goals, I decided to first sit down and list everything I had accomplished the...
There is nothing I like better than a day at the spa. Opportunities for a little me time are few and far between. My mother-in-law usually gives me a gift certificate for spa services so I know I can...
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