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5 Reasons Why Your Big Kid STILL Needs a Booster Seat

Posted in:Car Seat Safety

Studies show that parents are taking children out of boosters TOO SOON. Children ages 5 and older have HIGHER fatality rates in car crashes than children ages 4 and under. Using booster seats reduces the risk of injury by 59% when compared to using adult seat belts alone. Learn the reasons why booster seats are so important and how to use them properly.

Why Antidepressants Make Me a Better Mom

Posted in:Mental Health

For me, antidepressants ARE life saving. Not just in the physical sense of keeping me safe from my own brain, but also from a quality of life standpoint. I am able to LIVE life because of antidepressants instead of just BEING alive.

It can be hard to admit that I still struggle sometimes. But here it is. My name is Kristen. I am 1 in 5.

The Real Reason for the Rock N Play Recall

Posted in:Car Seat Safety, Parenthood

Do you have questions about the Rock ‘n Play recall? Is the rock and play recall just because of parents who didn’t follow directions, or something else? Learn more about the mechanics and reasoning behind the Rock n Play recall, along with some other information you might not know!

What I Didn’t Know on Our Wedding Day

Posted in:Parenthood

Eleven years ago it was our wedding day and we were on top of the world. Looking back now, I can see there was so much we didn’t know then. The big things, and the little things…we really had no clue.

The Power of Showing Up

Posted in:Faith, Parenthood

We aren’t meant to go through life alone. Our children, our families, and our friends need us to show up…both physically and mentally. Read about how the action of being there for someone leaves a powerful impact upon them.

Five Binge-Worthy True Crime Podcasts

Posted in:Favorite Things

Do you love true crime podcasts? I’ve rounded up a few of my recent favorites that were enthralling down to the last episode. Learn about how cold cases, abuse, serial killers, medical and white collar crime have change thousands of lives forever.