The Parent Voice

The holidays are near, and we may wish we had more than what we do, but what if we can just be thankful for what we DO have? Life is never perfect, and it can be difficult, but I ask you to focus on the good.

I grew up with high expectations, and over time I put high expectations on myself. As I layer the lens of reality over these expectations, I realize that they are unrealistic. Now, I plan to be intentional about having more peaceful times versus stressful added activities.

Healthy relationships truly start with ourselves as individual people.

Many moons ago, I graduated as a Dental Assistant. Since it is Dental Hygiene Month, I wanted to share tips from my personal experiences.

Being able to identify our feelings is crucial for identifying depression or any other internal struggles. At the end of the day, we still have to work, go to school, and participate in society. Anxiety can become a real problem for getting to school, but there are ways to empathize, understand, and support your child with tools and supports.

Going back-to-school brings out many feelings and sometimes it is negative feelings if you had unpleasant past experiences.

Here are three back-to-school tips for any parent regardless of your child's age.

When I was pregnant with Karson, there were many prenatal care visits, but one that stands out was our appointment with the Maternity Care Coordinator.

I did not ever think I would publicly write about breastfeeding, but here it is, folks!

We are in the midst of summer, and the heat is high. I started out the summer very eager to do various activities with the kids, but this past week we went into survival mode!