I am finishing a glass of wine, about to have a second, decompressing after a long day at work. I am thinking and feeling lots of things. I ask myself, How is it possible for a day to feel...
“Mommy, I don’t feel good.”
These five simple words can strike fear in every mom and send her mind reeling. “How bad is it? Do we call the doctor? What’s on my schedule today? Who’s going to babysit a sick...
"Children don't choose to melt down. A meltdown is the lower brain's solution to overwhelm. The child has reached a threshold of tolerance and temporarily cannot meet the demands of the environment. We can help by offering presence and...
As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are re-sharing this heartfelt post from October, 2020.
Before I was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 2018, I held on to the security that my healthy lifestyle and relatively young...
Enjoy as we reshare this autumn reflection that originally ran in 2021.
The fall has always been my favorite season. The relief of the summer heat being replaced by crisp mornings, the sound of leaves crunching under my feet, and...
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...
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Of course, as a mom, you don’t need to be reminded of the “what-ifs” in life. You’re more than aware of every possibility when it comes to your child’s health and happiness, and...
Samantha Lander knows how it feels to be sucked into the spiral of addiction. She battled addictions, sold drugs, and spent time in jail. She was fortunate enough to have a family of support that got her to and...
Back to school signifies the end of relaxing summer days and the beginning of new things, such as: new clothes, new teachers, new friends, and, unfortunately, new and often multiple viral illnesses. Frequent viral illnesses are a normal part...
Addiction is a complex and challenging issue that often requires a multi-faceted approach for treatment and support. Samantha Lander, founder of SeeFit Living wellness company here in St. Louis, has been there and wants to share the strategies that...
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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...
