Tag: health
From Experiment to Lifestyle: My Year Without Alcohol
One year ago, I decided to quit drinking alcohol.
Before I dive in, I want to clarify that I’m neither an expert on sobriety nor...
How to Reduce and Reuse in the New Year: 5 Tips...
As the New Year begins, many families reflect on ways to live more intentionally and sustainably. Making small, everyday changes to reduce waste and...
Winter Skincare Tips for Busy Parents
Winter can be a magical time of year with cozy sweaters, hot cocoa, and snow, but it can also be tough on your skin....
Age Is Just a Number
This blog is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare...
My Winter Joy List
When we moved to Indy from Alabama in 2022, the locals warned us about winters here. We were optimistic because we love snow and...
Epilepsy, Our New Normal
When my daughter was about a year old, she started having these... episodes. They were eerily similar to a night terror, except she didn't...
Celebrating 100 Years: 10 Facts About Riley Children’s Health
Riley Children's Health is celebrating their centennial anniversary in 2024 – that's 100 years of taking care of children and families throughout the state...
Lessons in Motherhood From a Newbie Runner
I ran Indy’s 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in May. It was my first race ever, and I’d never successfully run a 5K before deciding to...
How to Still Be an Awesome Parent When You Feel Horrible
Parents don’t get to take sick days, but we all have those days when we don't feel well. Cramps, sore muscles, headaches, fatigue… we...
Make Your Health a Priority with Affinity Whole Health
As parents and constant caregivers to our loved ones, it is easy for our own health to fall by the wayside. But at Indianapolis...
Understanding My Heart: My Journey With Wolff-Parkinson-White
When my brand-new doctor told me approximately 15 minutes after meeting him that he thought I had a congenital heart defect, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, I...
National Relaxation Day: How I Unwind With Young Kids At Home
August 15th, National Relaxation Day, is a day we can all agree is more than necessary for moms to celebrate. Whether you're a mom...
One “Diet” to Try After Baby: Feed Yourself With Feel-Good Movies
My oldest son was born in early February 2020. A blissful seven or so weeks before the world shut down due to the Covid-19...
Sundays Are For Only Child Guilt
I feel the most guilt that my daughter is an only child on Sundays. Why Sundays?
Before we get there, it’s important to understand that...