Health + Wellness

Sleep. Essential. Necessary. Sometimes difficult. I don't have to remind you of how stressful life has been these days. You're living it; you get it. For many of us, this added stress socially distances us from Mr. Sandman. But, let's not...

This year, our Houston Moms writers will be giving you first-hand accounts of life behind their Enneagram type. For an introduction to the Enneagram, see this post, and then read on as Kirsten shares her experience of living as...

Alright, ladies, it's me again. That lady that nags gently reminds you about scheduling your annual health screenings and check-ups. Well, this time I'm here to talk with you about your period. Specifically, learning more about your own reproductive...

Shedding for... I'll never forget being the only one out of four women who hadn't been dieting on a beach vacation I took in my early twenties. They all looked amazing- bikini confident after months of counting points for every...

Family planning is an important aspect of our lives as mothers. Traditionally, moms have carried the lion's share of the birth control burden, from swallowing pills, wearing patches, getting injections, all the way to using various implanted devices. But...

I am a mom and an antique dealer, so it is not surprising that we have old furniture in our house. I adore the antique pieces I have collected while living in Norway, France, and England. With over 20...

Looking to burn a little holiday steam ... or some pumpkin pie laden calories?  Don’t miss out on these holiday fun runs and races happening in and around Houston all season long.  Hint :: One marathon even has you...

{Click image above for more beautiful birth stories in this touching series.} Mary's Story As a professional birth and postpartum doula, the myriad blessings and challenges of motherhood are my life’s fascinations. The beautiful and brave stories shared in this series...

It’s 2012 and I’m sitting in a Reproductive Endocrinologist’s office. You know...just lounging in this comfy hospital gown, naked, in stirrups, and looking at all these photos on the wall of blossoming flowers. I think it’s supposed to subconsciously...

I've been there. Your experience is my experience. I have, make that HAD, a child with major food issues. Pandora is our child with issues. She has developmental delays, a language disorder, possible ADHD with inattentiveness, possible dyslexia, and the...