Health + Wellness

Summer is here! Now is the perfect time to get a jump start on making sure your HVAC is in good working order. Go Heating, Air, and Plumbing is the company we trust for fast, efficient service and expert...

If you're looking for in-depth tips on how to live an aspirational Instagram-worthy life, this isn't the post for you. However, if you are looking to incorporate some highly achievable goals this summer to lower stress and increase happiness,...

Summer means a lot of extra time in the sun, especially for kids. And whether you’re at the pool, the beach, or just outside, it’s important to wear good sunscreen in order to prevent sunburns and skin cancers. Equally as...

If you’ve been a parent for more than 5 seconds, you’ve likely heard that a bedtime routine is important for your child’s sleep! As a pediatric sleep specialist, I agree this couldn’t be more true. Bedtime routines and rituals...

I’ve noticed a particular type of anxiety that affects many Texan children. Maybe you've noticed it, too. It’s anxiety around tornadoes, lightning, and storms—with a really overwhelming feeling of powerlessness. As parents and caregivers, we can help.  A group of...

A year ago the world shutdown and I hit the ground running. And by running, I mean literally running. A lot of running. A Forrest Gump level of running. With the gyms closed, I decided to start a running streak. I’d...

Bookmark this post. Make a mental note. If your child was born with a sense of adventure and isn't scared of anything, just know you can come back to this one. Brave, second, third, and fourth children who are...

Whether you're doing Meatless Monday or it’s a Friday during Lent, it’s a good idea to have a few meatless meals in your arsenal. I like to make sure that when there isn’t a meat on the table, I...

After a full summer at home last year, I fully understand just how much growth a child experiences in those three short months. It's a change that just doesn't happen sitting in a chair at school. I'm certain a...

Too often I find myself apologizing for things out of my control or things that are not even my fault. I’m a people pleaser and I’ve always been this way. As a child, I can remember blaming myself for...

In September, I discovered I was pregnant with my sixth child. As soon the shock wore off, the excitement took over. This is his birth story. A Maternal-Fetal Medicine doctor recommended that because of my age (45) and other medical...

Mask wearing is a new element of our daily life. It's one thing to add to your checklist to get out the door each day, but it's altogether another to teach your child to wear a mask regularly. If...