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.
How Post-Partum Sleep Deprivation Led to My Most Embarrassing Moment Ever (It Involves a Gas Pump)
Posted in:ParenthoodWhat happened was not only humiliating, but it could have been very costly and dangerous. A few months after having my first child, I had returned to work full-time. I was in a state of major sleep deprivation, although at the time I didn’t realize quite how bad it really was. Maybe this story will help someone avoid the same mistake!
Stop Telling People with Depression to Think More Positively
Posted in:Mental HealthRead about why the advice of “thinking more positively” is based on a false premise. Depression requires professional help, just like any other health condition. Telling someone to “change their thoughts” is like telling a diabetic that their pancreas should just make more insulin.
What Moms With Depression Need to Know
Posted in:Mental HealthDear mama with depression, I see you struggling today. I feel it, too. You might feel like you are alone and no one understands, but that is not true. Depression lies. I want you to hear the truth.
Why Antidepressants Make Me a Better Mom
Posted in:Mental HealthFor 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.
Why You Should Go on a Riverwalk Boat Tour in San Antonio (Even If You’ve Done It Before)
Posted in:TravelWhen you think of San Antonio, one of the first things that comes to mind is the Riverwalk. Click to find out why the Riverwalk boat tours are an activity that you must-do when you visit. Video clips and maps are included!
The Real Reason for the Rock N Play Recall
Posted in:Car Seat Safety, ParenthoodDo 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:ParenthoodEleven 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, ParenthoodWe 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 ThingsDo 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.