Health + Wellness

Last summer, in the midst of packing for a much-anticipated family vacation, I received the news that my mom had died. Of course, I was crushed, and navigating those first difficult days of grief during what was supposed to...

What does the ideal kids' oral hygiene routine look like? We all know that kids need to brush their teeth twice per day, and floss once. But as moms, with so many details to manage, sometimes steps get skipped....

This past month I took my very first "me" vacation. Sans children. Sans husband. Just me, myself, and I. And it was GLORIOUS. Potentially one of the best things I've done for myself in a long while. The reasoning was...

In today's fast-paced world, managing your family's medical records may seem like an overwhelming task. However, taking the time to organize and maintain these records can greatly benefit your family's healthcare journey. From doctor's visits to emergencies, having accessible...

In my house, no matter what time of year it is, I am always the one most likely to be sick with something. I’ve tried all the immune-boosting supplements and vitamins on the market, but I still seem to...

Wear Orange Weekend is June 2-4, and is a time set aside to advocate to end gun violence and to honor survivors.  My oldest is going to elementary school in the fall. That means freshly sharpened pencils. Feeling like a...

As an older millennial, I didn’t grow up learning about what it means to care for my mental health. I saw my immigrant mother work incessantly to help provide for our family. Rest wasn’t the norm and certainly wasn’t...

During the 9 months of pregnancy in which I was growing our daughter I often thought to myself, “I wonder what weird thing I am going to do that is going to screw her up in adulthood and she’ll...

He would retreat to a dark room and stay for days. He would later emerge with grand plans and be the life of the party. The cycle would repeat until it became too much for those around him. We...

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a baby carriage. Right? As it turns out, not for everyone. This nursery rhyme didn’t quite play out for me as I recited it as a young girl....