Mental Health

If you are wondering, what are PANS/PANDAS, I am here to inform. Here are five things you should know about a somewhat misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition in pediatric medicine. 1. Doctors diagnose PANS/PANDAS based on symptoms. And the list of...

How do we teach breathing exercises to our kids, regardless of their ages? Can we go beyond the simple phrase "take a deep breath" or "count to ten" when teaching our children the very important skill of calming down...

Roughly six months ago I had an epiphany around the text chain I have with my girlfriends. I realized we used it almost completely as an outlet to vent or complain. We'd discuss challenges at work, struggles we were...

Parents with children under the age of 18 are the first to entirely raise their kids under the glow of social media applications. We are also the first to participate in "sharenting." We gleefully humble brag, share cute (yet...

Who doesn't love recess? Time to move and play? We all should hopefully know how important recess is for children at this point. But, over the last few years I've realized just how much movement and getting my own...

We’ve all heard it at some stage in our motherhood. It might have been from an acquaintance at work or a friendly neighbor across the street. It usually goes something like this, “I don’t know how you do it!...

One thing about being a bit later in your life is that you’ve, hopefully, been blessed to meet some wise and impactful people who provided life lessons. I’m no exception, and there are three people who stand out as...

I gave my kids an extra squeeze and told them I loved them before I sent them to school today. "Mommy, why are your eyes watering?" My 5 year old daughter asked me. I didn't have it in me...

Here we are again. Another school shooting. Another mass murder. Will it ever stop? I'm enraged and devastated. Yet I cannot dwell here. I must act. Will you join me in these action steps to combat gun violence today? ...

Below, you will find a list of Seacoast Support Groups for New Moms. I hope this list provides you with education, community, and support in your motherhood journey. Finding our tribe and feeling connected are crucial in allowing us...