Pssst… parents of the Big Kids (and the Almost Big Kids), this is for you.
You survived infancy. Toddlerhood threw all it had at you. Tying shoes? Riding two-wheelers? Learning to read? Check, check, and check, thank you very...
TRIGGER WARNING: I am about to talk about sex. I know not everyone is comfortable talking about sex. I am. Please proceed with caution.
Something has been on my mind for a while. I feel like we only talk about...
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...
Let’s explore postpartum sex and what it means to a new mom.
Picture this …
You are six weeks postpartum from a vaginal delivery. You had a second-degree tear, and your stitches haven’t fully dissolved. You are using a peri-bottle when...
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
At the start of the pandemic, there was a dramatic decrease in child abuse hotline reports. While that sounds positive, it is actually terrifying. Instead of a decrease in child abuse, it was...
“How are you keeping your head above water during such a hard time?”
I have gotten that question time and time again. After having three children in four years and an international move in the middle, we decided we should...
When it comes to our kids, we want the best for them. It can be hard to make decisions that impact our children, especially when we want the best for them. This includes a pediatrician for your family that...
How can you and your family enjoy summer activities during the COVID-19 pandemic? Our friends at Missouri Baptist weigh in!
This post is sponsored by our partner Missouri Baptist Medical Center.
What a year this has been so far! We are experiencing...
I am a survivor of suicide, not in that I have attempted suicide and survived, but I have lost a loved one to suicide. It's a confusing term to many. This year, we recognize International Survivors of Suicide Loss...
How do you find relief on really, really bad days?
“It’s hard, but it’s worth it.”
How many times has someone said this to you? Indeed, it comes from a place of love, comfort, and I’m-not-sure-what-to-say-but-I-see-you-are-on-the-verge-of-a-mental-breakdown concern. However, if you’re anything...
In + Around STL
Where to Pick Strawberries near St. Louis
There's nothing like a fresh strawberry, picked from the ground with your own hands. As the weather warms up and summer can be seen...
