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"It's the most wonderful time of the year..."  As the common holiday tune blared through my radio after Thanksgiving, I internally snorted. "More like the most stressful time of the year!" I thought, for the thousandth time.  I'm stressed. Every December, like...
There is a lot I wasn't prepared for when I became a mama - A LOT! But with all the new phases and learning curves, one of the biggest things I wasn't prepared for wasn't baby's sleep habits, eating,...
I know we are living through a coffee-obsessed generation that is perplexing to many, but as a wife and mother of two who runs a business from home, let me just say: I am here for it! Whether you’re on...
Bed rest. Sounds fun, right? No work. No chores. No responsibility. A doctor’s order to basically put everything you love and hate about “adulting” on hold. I instantly thought back to sick days as a kid, watching “The Price...
The holidays are magical times. A time for families to get together, parties, good food, and late nights. But when you have young kids, holidays can be anything but magical. As a sleep consultant, one of the biggest questions I...
It's amazing how becoming a mom rearranges your priorities. I used to be so self-conscious. Now I relish embarrassing my children whenever possible, and they aren't even teenagers yet! And do you know what the strangest thing is? Somehow this...
Food. I am addicted to food.  If I'm happy, food! If I'm nervous, food. Excited, food. Sad, food. You get the idea.  As an empath, I feel strongly and deeply. Every emotion that I feel, I turn to food. This wasn't a...
As the holiday season quickly approaches, many of us have adapted to what our normal holiday season celebrations look like. Many will be spending the holidays in smaller family and friend units, but we still want to spread as...
In any given year it can be tricky to navigate the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with children. But add in a pandemic, disrupted routines, uncertainty, and exhaustion - it can be a perfect storm for impulse...

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