Life

When you think of chronic illness, do you think of hospitals, IVs, surgeries, long or frequent inpatient stays, or GoFundMes? Do you picture someone...

As a mom of 3 kids, I always try to stay ahead of potential problems. With my educational and career background as an automotive...

April 22nd is Earth Day and it also marks my son being potty trained for a full year. Hallelujah! We'd had some false starts, and...

I never predicted that my 7 year-old son would experience pediatric migraines. Pediatric migraines are not something moms typically talk about, right? I do not...

When I first moved to Vermont nine years ago, I decided that I wanted to start eating better. I slowly started cooking meals that required...

A letter to youth football parents from your coaches… Thank you for supporting your local youth football programs. For those parents that brought excited, respectful,...

I am insecure. Not all the time, and not in all situations, but insecurity is not a foreign concept to me. It's not something I like...

Just brush your children's teeth and they won't need any dental work. Right? Wrong! As a former dental hygienist, I have strict rules about tooth...

I’m a nonbinary mom raising kids in Vermont, and while that means a lot of joy and self-discovery, it also means navigating a world that's still catching up with nonbinary parenting. I show up at school drop-offs and parent-teacher conferences as myself, a nonbinary mom, and often that can throw people off. So, I'm writing this for those who are curious, those who care, and those walking a similar path.

Both of my children have been to see our local oral surgeon. I was nervous when they were referred to the oral surgeon. The title...

I’ve been brainstorming this series for quite some time now.  I’ve thought a lot about hips; your hips and my hips.  And I’ve come...

Self care is such an important component of anyone’s daily routine. Once you become a mom, however, it can be really hard to find...

I think it’s time we started making reproductive health an open subject. We need to have honest, supportive discussions with no judgment. I also...

We all know about skin cancer. However, skin cancer isn't something that anyone wants to think about. It's easy to overlook. We all slather on...