Do you need ideas for soft foods for braces to feed your child, tween, or teen? Read on to find my list of tips and ideas for what kids can eat with braces, especially new braces or recently adjusted braces where teeth are tender. I have some ideas to share as a parent of a child recently new to braces. I'm living this road of parenting right now so I hope my ideas can help other parents in this same scenario:) This website uses affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer in the top bar menu ... Continue Reading...
Confessions of a Depressed Teen, I Survived Teen Depression
I survived a teen depression. When I was a teen, I hid my depression from everyone. I was that girl who concealed her sad feelings. Sad feelings that I only realized were due to an actual depression when I went to college and studied teen depression. I'm sharing my story: Confessions of a Depressed Teen, I Survived Teen Depression in the hopes that my experiences with depression will help depressed teens and parents of depressed teens. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my ... Continue Reading...
5 Easy Natural Ways to Help Your Teen Sleep Better
Does your teen have difficulty sleeping? Mine does. And so does my tween. Sleep is paramount to how we feel each day. How much we get determines how we handle school, work, our family interactions, and our friendships. As a mom to a teen and tween, it's important to me to find ways for my boys for how to sleep better at night naturally without medicine. I want to teach them how to sleep faster and better every night. So, to help you, I'm sharing 5 Easy Natural Ways to Help Your Teen Sleep ... Continue Reading...
How to Survive Severe Varicose Veins in Pregnancy Plus 15 Tips
I have bad veins. Bad veins are hereditary and I got a walloping dose of it. This was made quite apparent to me during my pregnancies. The severity of my varicose veins associated with pregnancy got subsequently worse with each of my three pregnancies. I'm sharing my experiences and advice on How to Survive Severe Varicose Veins in Pregnancy Plus 15 Tips. By sharing my experiences and tips, my hope is this will help other pregnant mamas out there with varicose veins during pregnancy. This ... Continue Reading...
Signs Your Child is Anxious
Signs Your Child is Anxious A Guest Post by Marie Miguel Contrary to some beliefs, adults aren’t the only ones who experience anxiety. Your child could be anxious, and often, he or she probably won’t tell you about it, according to Mendability. Your son or daughter may not even know what anxiety is, much less how to properly handle it. Welcome to the 11th Post in my Children's Healthcare Series This post is the eleventh post in my Children's Healthcare Series. This post is meant ... Continue Reading...
The Importance of Postpartum Supplementation
This is a guest post was written by Healthy Pregnancy. This is the tenth installment in my Children's Healthcare Series. This post is for informational purposes only and contains affiliate links, please see my Disclaimer. Always consult your own health care professional for advice. The Importance of Postpartum Supplementation There is a lot of focus on prenatal nutrition and care. However, postpartum needs are just as important. Postnatal supplementation and nutrition support the recovery ... Continue Reading...
Professional Advice for Helping Your Young Child Sleep
This is a guest post by Amy Douglas, a Maternal & Child Sleep Consultant. This is the ninth installment in my Children's Healthcare Series. This post is for informational purposes only, always consult your healthcare professional. This post contains affiliate links to products I love. Please see disclaimer for details. Helping Your Young Child Feel Safe & Secure in Their Bedroom Children being afraid of the dark, or fearful of their rooms is nothing new. It is common, and it is ... Continue Reading...
Amazing Powerful Hypnosis Reduced My Pain During Childbirth
It was my first birthing experience and I never expected to use hypnosis. Using hypnosis wasn’t in my birth plan because I really didn’t think it would work. In fact, my midwife never even mentioned it in our appointments so it wasn’t on my radar. But when she suggested we try hypnosis during labor, I agreed to try it and I was amazed how it worked to reduce my pain. This is the eighth post in my Children's Healthcare Series . Post contains affliate links. Please see my disclaimer. This is ... Continue Reading...
The Significance of Prenatal Diagnosis for a Healthy Pregnancy
A Guest Post by Healthy Pregnancy This is the seventh installment in my Children's Healthcare Series. The Significance of Prenatal Diagnosis for a Healthy Pregnancy Disclaimer: This post does not replace medical advice from a qualified medical professional. This post is for informational purposes only. Always consult your medical provider. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my Disclaimer for details. Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it is also accompanied by many fears. ... Continue Reading...
How To Manage Your Child’s Anxiety During Medical Procedures
Our six-year-old fell and broke his wrist while pretending to be a stuntman – jumping from a bar stool to a mini trampoline – and needed surgery to align broken and displaced bones. It was very traumatic for our son and for us as parents. Having gone through this experience as a parent, I learned some tips. In this post, I'm sharing tips for how to manage your child's anxiety during medical procedures. Disclaimer: My advice does not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional. ... Continue Reading...
