Parenthood

As a former early childhood educator and mama to two littles, sensory play is one of my favorite types of play. The benefits and possibilities of sensory play are enormous! Its play is flexible, easy, and engaging.  My biggest tip?...

As we find ourselves at the midpoint of the year, this is an opportune time for military families to pause, reflect and conduct a thorough family audit. Life in a military family can be demanding and dynamic, making it...

June is Infertility Awareness Month, a time to bring light to the challenges and struggles people face when trying to have a baby. Many people around the world deal with infertility, but it's often not addressed appropriately. This month,...

Summer is here! Probably not what you would think of as far as summer plans go, however, if your kiddo needs surgery over the summer… here are some tips and tricks for  you and your little one from a...

I'm no expert in psychiatry or anything fancy like that. Just wanted to share about my experience with postpartum depression that turned into postpartum psychosis, which is a longer-lasting, more severe form of postpartum depression. It eventually became more...

For the people who know me and are reading this, you’ll probably find it ironic that I, of all people, am writing about stress. To clarify, the person writing this post is generally a stressed-out mom. To which I say,...

Maternal mental health has side effects that most mamas are ill-equipped to manage. We walk around acting like all is well – all the time (Oscar-winning performances no doubt). I was blessed with birthing 1 child – my son/Airman for...

“I’m going to take a walk” Six simple words that pack a whole lot of punch. Sometimes spoken to my spouse, other times to my kids (replace “I’m” with “we’re”). Sometimes the words are whispered to myself. I don’t log...

Hello, everyone. I’m Connie, and today I’m opening up about a chapter in our lives that has been as challenging as it has been transformative. For 22 years, my husband Ben wore the Marine Corps uniform with honor and...

An open letter to the Mom of a Military Spouse, Aka my mom. And the moms out there who’ve earned it.  You don’t have your own day, but this year I’m happily sharing my sliver of Military Spouse Appreciation Day with...

Ever heard of a “Mommy Reset?” This past February, my husband and two kids packed up their ski gear and flew to Idaho to enjoy their “ski week” with tons of fresh powder. I, on the other hand, stayed...

The well-being of mothers is crucial, impacting the entire family yet is often overshadowed by physical health priorities. Maternal mental health encompasses a spectrum from prenatal anxiety to postpartum depression and beyond. Recognizing the significance of these conditions, Telemynd...