Holiday self-care doesn’t look like you think it does.
It’s almost cringe-worthy at this point to tell a mom to “practice self-care.” But we really need to redefine what self-care even means. Bubble baths? Don’t even start. Advocating for my...
“How long have you been dealing with the severe constipation and the skid marks in your underwear?”
The boy before me looked up with a mixture of exasperation and defeat.
“My entire life,” he said.
He was 18 years old.
This young man...
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Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned one, understanding how to keep your kids healthy is essential. Even if you think you know all of the tips and tricks, take a moment to...
The COVID-19 balancing act between physical and mental health is a challenge for moms to maintain, especially when there are no clear answers.
Please tell me I am not the only mom that feels like I’m in this weird state...
In the last few months, we at Esse Health Pediatrics practice here in the St. Louis area have seen an uptick in the number of reported cases of RSV in children. RSV, also known as respiratory syncytial virus, is a...
Yoga made a believer out of this mama, if you haven't tried it, what are you waiting for?
I was an intense workout person. Not the kind of person who goes to the gym and grunts a lot while lifting...
Spending time playing and swimming in the water is a cherished summer tradition, and for good reason: it’s fun! Unfortunately, we all know that swimming comes with its own dangers.
St. Louis Mom and our partner, Foss Swim School, want...
Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February each year to raise awareness of conditions commonly unknown to the public.
Two-year-old Eli Amundson is 1 in under 500 individuals around the world to be born with Rothmund-Thomson...
I can’t think of anything we all need more in our lives right now besides International Day of Happiness. I’m sure you’re with me on this.
It happens on March 20th every year ... and this year, we’re all one...
I bought a Peloton in the spring of 2018 and haven’t looked back. I was a stay-at-home mom with three little kids and had no time for trips to the gym. It was a pretty big investment for our...
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Eating Through the STL Top 100 – 2024 Edition
If you’ve read my food lists from the past couple of years, you will know that I wait in anticipation every April for the...
