Remember when you were 15 and thought your life would be totally figured out by your 30s?Birthdays are typically thought of as joyous days, as days of celebration. Birthdays tend to hold a lot of expectations, both for us...
It was a distinct scratching noise that stopped me suddenly. It was an unmistakable sound that caused my head to turn its way quickly, trying to pinpoint what was behind it. I could see a single leaf tumbling across...
“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...
This week is eating disorders week, and as a psychologist and a parent, I felt a sense of responsibility to talk about what can often go as an unseen but torturous and dangerous disease. But instead of addressing the...
Did you know that there are currently 1 million children in the United States living with congenital heart disease? Or that 1 in every 100 babies is born with a CHD, and 25% will need open heart surgery or...
Check out these winter skin care must-haves!
We are in the cold months! It is important to pay extra attention to our skincare routines. Cold weather and indoor heating can take a toll on our skin, leading to dryness, irritation,...
Seasonal affective disorder seems like a trendy buzzword, but what IS it exactly?
We sat down for a Q&A session with Melinda Seley, a Licensed Professional Counselor, formerly of Avenues Counseling here in St. Louis.
St. Louis Moms Blog: What is Seasonal...
When is the last time you did a home safety check?
As we’re ringing in the New Year and brainstorming resolutions, goals, and intentions, it’s important that one of those items is completing a new home safety checklist. As our...
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...
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...
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2024 Mom-Owned Business Grant, Presented by St. Louis Mom and Burn...
Local mom boss Chelsea Theodoropoulos has a heart to empower local women through her work as the local owner of Burn Boot Camp. Chelsea...
