Behavioral therapy is vital for children with ADHD, and it should be prioritized over medicine in children ages 5 and younger. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends… Read More
Psych! You’re Eating Healthy! – How to Raise a Healthy Eater
You have to teach kids to choose healthy foods. Humans come pre-programmed to like sweets and to reject plant-based foods. But kids’ palates really are surprisingly malleable. Here’s how you can raise a healthy eater. Read More
Tired, Stressed, and Not Giving Up
I’ve been in a weird phase this month—I’ve either been go, go, go or Netflix binge for hours. I can’t seem to find my healthy pace of life—relaxing while being somewhat productive. Read More
Life Lessons I Learned From My Baby
Each morning as I wake up for the fifth time, exhausted and a little cranky, I think of the day that lies ahead of me and the overwhelm kicks into gear. Then I look over at my sweet baby waking in his bassinet. Read More
Raising a Kid with a Positive Body Image: 5 Tips for Parents
How’s this for a scary statistic: Studies show that kids as young as 5 say they don’t like their bodies. Read More
Want to Wake Up Jazzed About the Day? Commit To Radical Self-Care
Quite simply, we can only give what we have inside. And even if parenting is the most meaningful part of your life, it still requires a whole lot of giving. Read More
Beating the Burnout: How I Got Myself Exercising Again
I was up one night at 4 a.m., with my two month old son. I was tired, half asleep, and trying to figure out how I was going to incorporate exercising when I had my almost three year old all day and my baby at night. Read More
Make Your Kid a Picky Eater in 3 Easy Steps
Does your kid only eat white food, or scream at the prospect of vegetables? It’s true that grocery shopping is easier when you only have to shop on two aisles. Someday… Read More
The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids? Play Time
Playing with your children, and even wrestling with them is one of the best ways to raise a great kid. Read More
Just Walk Out The Door: The Importance of Mom Friends
If there is one survival tip I can relay to new mothers who are struggling, it’s this: find your people. Having mom friends has made me a different mom. I have often called them my lifelines, because I truly don’t know what raising my children up until this point would have looked like without them. Read More