Are you tired of being ashamed of what brings you joy? Here are all the reasons you should cherish what makes you happy! Read More
Fun Family Fitness Activities
Looking for fun, new fitness activities to keep your family healthy and active at home? Here are some of our favorites! Read More
Nature Learning Activities for Kids and Why They Are Important
The more kids stay connected with their computers, the more likely they are to disconnect to the natural world around them. Future generations must know how to face the challenges likely to confront them. One way to do that is by engaging kids to preserve the ecosystem so they will carry the fight forward. That starts by connecting children to nature, a contact too many no longer have. Here are some ways to educate young minds through fun and engaging activities. Read More
Labor of Love: My Journey with Type 1 Diabetes in Pregnancy
As my kids grow older and more curious, I’m anticipating lots of questions around our daily routine managing my diabetes. I decided to create something that could help us have a positive conversation about my medical condition. Read More
Empowering Affirmations for Stressful Days
Feeling stressed, anxious, and tired? Here are some empowering affirmations to help you find peace and self-love even during difficult days. Read More
The Truth About Fluoride
I think that most parents are not informed about how fluoride works and how it benefits the teeth. Fluoride, used alone, will reduce tooth decay by 24%, as proven in over 400 scientific studies. If you use my Dr. Branam Xylitol products daily in addition to any fluoride toothpaste, you will increase the reduction in tooth decay in your family to 72%. That is a significant reduction! Please remember, tooth decay is a disease caused by bacteria that is shared by family members. Read More
Reducing Anxiety About Braces in Children
Children who are sensitive to touch or who have anxiety can dread visits to the orthodontist since the feeling of braces being placed in their mouth can trigger fear, worry, and in severe cases, panic attacks. If your child needs an apparatus and they are scared about their appointment, there are many ways that you can make the process easier and less stressful for them. Read More
Simple Workout Tips for Busy Moms
Most people know how important it is to engage in regular physical exercise as recommended by the WHO. Unfortunately, as a busy mom chances are you often feel like you simply don’t have the time or energy to participate in scheduled workouts. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or have a full-time job, chances are you have very little time for yourself in between seeing to everything else you have on your plate. Read More
Re-entering Life with Kids: 6 Tips to Ease a Mom’s Anxieties in the Post-COVID Era
We are lucky to have vaccines for adults and older children, but our youngest kids are unprotected and still vulnerable. How does a mom with young kids re-enter society with the same joy as before? Read More
The Truth About Tooth Decay and How to Prevent It!
I have been contemplating addressing this subject matter for quite some time now. Unfortunately, too many children have tooth decay early in their lives. I will explain to you why virtually everyone in the world has tooth decay at varying levels, and how to best prevent it. Read More