Health & Wellness

This past spring, I decided to focus on my health and fitness goals. I took up running and intermittent fasting. It’s been an excellent journey that has tested my resolve, through sore limbs, irritability, and hunger pangs for unhealthy...

Editor's Note: October 10th is Mental Health Awareness Day. If you are struggling today please see these resources provided by contributing writer, Tavia Avila: #988 lifeline, Forgiveness Exercise -  https://www.taviaavila.com, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention , https://jedfoundation.org, https://www.nami.org/Home Your presence is a gift. One...

School’s almost out, and kids will soon be enjoying their favorite part of the year – summer vacation. Whether that means beach trips, summer camp, or making memories with other neighborhood kids, they must wear sun protection. But some sunscreens...

In today's world, finding time for anything beyond the essentials can feel impossible. Between running my own business, errands, and the endless to-do list, quality time with kids often gets squeezed out. As a mom of three kids, I...

As parents, we are tasked with making the best and safest decisions for our children and their health. Unless you have been living under a rock for the past decade, you know there are very strong opinions in our...

This post is sponsored by Burke Williams. Hopefully, you've been following along with our Mommy Madness Tournament, a fun take on college basketball's March Madness. If not, we have two words for you:  Burke Williams. Every time you vote in...

Now that we have entered into a new era where household hygiene is a top priority, poison prevention needs to be at the forefront as well. We need to ensure that we take the proper measures to keep our...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5INs3MYPLLc Editors Note: If you are in need of medical attention please call 911. If you need help with addiction please reach out to SAMHSA's National Helpline. I recently had the privilege of sitting down with two of the founders of...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efJetrJq5kU Editor's Note: This interview and the content in the post may be triggering. If you find you are in need of resources and someone to talk to, please reach out to the Sexual Assault Hotline (415) 647-7273 or RAINN...

Editor’s Note: This video is part of the ongoing allergy series in partnership with Columbia Allergy. To learn more about allergies, eczema, and related topics, please refer to our Allergy Guide! It's the holiday season... and Santa Claus is coming 'round... to your...