Health + Wellness

I should start by saying that yes, I contribute regularly to Houston Moms Blog. And no, I don't usually publish anonymously. My reasons for doing so on this particular post, focusing on mental health issues with my child, are...

As a working mom, my daily routine rarely changes.  I sit in the car on my commute, I sit at my desk, I sit at the lunch table, I sit in the bleachers while my daughter practices gymnastics, I sit...

Fall is finally here, and that means school is in full swing, pumpkin patches and fall festivals are popping up all over our city, and we are starting to think about the approaching holidays. As moms, we are always...

{For more posts within this series, click the picture above.} So far I have loved all of the posts in our Houston Smiles series sponsored by BLVD Dentistry!  I love talking about those sweet baby teeth that start making their...

Summer is *this* close to officially making it's grand entrance here in Houston.  You know, complete with 100+ temps, nonstop sweating, and humidity so thick you can slice it with a knife.  But with those slight annoyances come tons of...

Do you put yourself last? I DID, but won’t anymore… In the busy moments of being a wife, mother of 6 children, realtor, and full-time volunteer, I am consistently putting myself last as many other moms can relate. I am...

You know that saying that's everywhere these days, "Find your tribe. Love them hard?" I found my tribe. I love them hard... and we have freezer meal parties.  In case you have not heard of it, a freezer meal party...

Do you know someone with ovarian cancer? The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019, about 22,240 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed and 14,070 women will die of ovarian cancer in the United States. It accounts...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is symbolized by a gold ribbon. The color gold represents the preciousness of children.  What Is Childhood Cancer? Childhood cancer, also referred to as pediatric cancer, encompasses dozens of diseases. It...

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 Lauren shares her experience of living as...