Health + Wellness

Has COVID left you feeling lost about adolescent mental health?  STLMom and Christi Brandenstein of CrossRoads Counseling Center are here to help.     Earlier this week, we aired our Facebook LIVE with Christi Brandenstein, MAC, LPC. She is a licensed professional...

March 2021 marks one year. One year of following my gut. One year of meetings. One year of multiple evaluations. One year of countless appointments. One year of advocating for my son. All during the beginning of a global...

Fall brings busy schedules, make sure to schedule time for yourself.   As the school year begins, the carefree days of summer give way to a more structured routine. Your skin carries a golden tan, and your hair displays sun-streaked highlights...

“We all have the same 24 hours in a day. There’s no excuse not to work out.” I remember scrolling social media as a brand new mom with my baby in my arms and thinking WHAT?!  I’m exclusively nursing a...

“Mama, I want to talk to Holly,” my daughter said as I snuggled next to her while tucking her in. She’d been having trouble with our move and was still feeling uneasy at bedtime. Holly was her therapist.      The first...

As moms, we can all benefit from MORE WORKOUT IN LESS TIME! HOTWORX offers virtually instructed infrared sauna workouts in 15 or 30 minute sessions.  Join us at HOTWORX Rock Hill on May 18th, 5:45-8:15 p.m. for a unique fitness experience...

Sun safety and summer go hand-in-hand!   Hurray! Summer is here!  This is the time to be outdoors!  Being out in the sun is so much fun. Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous. The rays from the sun can cause sunburns,...

Hi, I’m Haley, and I’m an Injury Prevention professional. Didn’t even know this was a thing? It definitely is, and don’t worry, I didn’t know it was a thing until I became one two years ago. How did I...

  When scrolling social media, how often do you see posts seeking medical advice or information? Asking friends, acquaintances, or others in parent groups gives us quick feedback and a feeling of community. People often post because the doctor’s office...

Emotions run wild in motherhood; if only there was a class for that ...     Hello Class!   Simmer down ... today, we are discussing emotions and how they affect us. Merriam – Websters Dictionary defines emotions as "a conscious mental reaction (such...