As mothers, we have our own reproductive health to manage, but also the responsibility to teach our daughters AND sons about how bodies work, what is and isn't normal, and when to seek help. As a fertility specialist, I...
Once upon a time, there was a woman living abroad and feeling overwhelmed by life. She had a gut feeling that maybe she just felt things more deeply than others. So, what did she do? She searched keywords such...
I’ve had a meditation practice for the better part of a decade. That doesn’t mean that I’ve been consistent. I definitely haven’t. But my goal for this new year was to take back those minutes or moments first thing...
There are a lot of reasons why we procrastinate. We are so busy trying to do it all so we can have it all. And frankly, that is a big myth in itself. Doing it all only leads to...
Signs of ADHD
I should have seen it coming, but I didn't. If I think back on things, I can acknowledge small, tell-tale signs that ADHD was developing in my son's brain. Things such as loud vocal outbursts as a...
The Smile of My Dreams
Like many of my peers who grew up in the 80s and 90s, I had a serious need for braces as a child but didn’t get them until I was a mom in my 30s....
Some days I wonder if my beloved doodle, Bowser, is my soulmate. Cuddler extraordinaire, never tired of my company, and soulful eyes with which he can make piercing and incredibly communicative eye contact. Alas, the lack of non-barking verbal...
Behind the Locked Door
In this month’s issue, we will be discussing the Ace and the Deuce. If for a second you were thinking card game, let me get you straight right quick. Singles and Doubles. Liquids and Solids. The...
My sister has been in recovery for years.
But you won't see me posting how proud I am of her, congratulating her on how many years she's fought her demons and won, or sharing what her recovery means to me...
Without fail, every time I get together with my girlfriends, I whine and complain that we don't get to spend time with each other nearly as often as I would like. And, without fail, one of them always says,...
Houston Guides + Resources
Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (May 3-5)
May brings forth sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unfortunately for some, bouts of illness and injury. In addition to allergies and sinus infections, respiratory...
