What would your child put in a calm down box?
Emotions are hard.
Picture this: you are reading a fantasy book about warrior cats minding your own business, when your little brother bursts into the room to play with his noisy...
“I put my kids to bed and then raid my pantry for snacks!” If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many mommas experience this, and the good news is that it’s often not a matter of willpower. Typically, a...
You’ve heard the quote, “Medical professionals make the worst patients.” Well, not me, I thought. Because of this stereotype, I strive to be an A+ patient. I don’t even lead with, “I know. I’m a nurse practitioner.” when meeting...
What makes a city family-friendly? Lots of kid-friendly venues and activities, plenty of dining spots for families, and places around town with lactation spaces! This is a newer trend that just makes sense. Check out these STL venues that...
Often, couples follow a natural progression during the course of their relationship. You fall in love, you get married, and you have kids. Isn’t that how the kid’s nursery rhyme goes? “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes...
Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is a modern, fun, and safe environment for children of all ages to receive and experience the highest quality of dental care available.
They are a pediatric dental specialty practice with modern technology and philosophies. Dr....
To learn more, visit Mercy’s website.
Last month, Mercy shared ways to keep pain in check when our kids are sick. As moms, we can't predict when the germs or viruses will hit, so it's a comfort to have a...
Yasmine, a pediatric psychiatric NP, weighs in on a common question parents ask about ADHD medication.
Well, we made it. Summer is FINALLY here, and my goodness, it was a challenging year for most. School is no longer in session...
It’s so easy to lose yourself in motherhood, to deprioritize your own needs and fall into a rut of not taking care of yourself. Making time to exercise is so important for your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Working...
Being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult was eye-opening. I wrote more about my diagnosis and the difference between men/women with ADHD in What's it's Like to Have ADHD as a Mom.
The more I started to talk about ADHD,...
In + Around STL
St. Louis Mom 7th Annual Donuts with Santa: A Sleighing Good...
Santa came to town on December 7 for our 7th annual Donuts with Santa event and we feel so lucky to have spent it...
