Cassie Richardson
Graduate School Is Ruining My Life
Graduate school is ruining my life. Ok, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but at times it does feel that way. I became interested in completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA)...
My Ins and Outs for 2024: New Year’s Resolutions
I am not a New Year's Resolution person; however, I respect the spirit of New Year's Resolutions. New Year's resolutions are promises for change, made with hope and enthusiasm but sometimes forgotten by February....
Preparing Your Medicine Cabinet for Cold and Flu Season
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog or in any linked materials is not intended and should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis.
Another dreaded cold...
It’s Okay to Buy the Halloween Costume
I buy my children’s Halloween costumes, and I bet you can guess if I bake their birthday cakes too.
My husband and I both grew up with mothers who made our Halloween costumes every year....
Tips to Prevent Accidental Overdose in Children
September is National Recovery Month and is aimed at educating on treatment and recovery for those with substance use disorder. This September, a significant step was made towards making a lifesaving medication, naloxone, more...
My Husband Does Fifty Percent of the Parenting
My husband does 50% of the parenting- and sometimes more. We have equal parenting responsibilities. When I read articles and memes galore about the heavier weight of parenting on moms, I can't relate. It...
Mom’s Day Out
What would you do if you had a day off to do whatever you want? Moms often fantasize about what they would do if they were alone for even a couple of hours. When...
I Will Comfort You When You Cry: Sleep Training
Going into motherhood, I was naïve to all the topics deemed controversial. I did not know the controversy around toys with batteries, clothes with characters, circumcision, what your stroller brand says about you, posting...
Working From Home Saved My Career
I have a career in healthcare, and about six years into my career; I started to feel the burnout. I worked from the office full time, working too many hours per week, and was...
My Maternity Leave Binge Worthy TV Shows
I am a sucker for a good binge-worthy TV show. Just how people like to make you feel guilty for being a cat person, they also like you make you feel guilty for watching...
Breastfeeding Amidst A Formula Shortage
I gave birth to my first child in February 2020, two weeks before the world shut down. Even before being stuck at home with my new baby, I knew I wanted to try to...
It’s Okay To Be A Cat Person
I love my cats. The worst part about having cats is how hard people judge you for having them. I’m here to tell you that it is ok to be a cat person. To...
Welcome, Our Second Pandemic Baby
I had our first child, a son, two weeks before the world shut down. I did not know the term “pandemic baby” or “COVID” when we were pregnant. Our families visited us in the...
PCOS Awareness: My Struggle with Acne
Around 14 years old, I developed severe acne. While this was a blow to my teenage self-image, many teenagers around this time also developed acne. My parents started with my primary care physician, who...