Health + Wellness

What's a speech therapist? What's a speech pathologist? This episode gives a quick primer on common issues from early childhood through teen years, plus what to do if you think you need a consultation. Hint: Speech therapy covers so...

As a mental health counselor, there are a few things I find myself continually suggesting to clients as a path to mental and emotional health. While I personally think they’re all top priority, I realize realistically, we can only...

I began experimenting with making my own skin care products when my friend started selling some of her organic homemade skincare. I read the ingredients on the jar and I thought, "I have all of these!" She isn't selling...

“You’re just tired because you have boys.” “Oh, you’re tired because you are a mom with little ones running around.” Have you heard those statements before from family or friends, or maybe you’ve quietly spoken these words to yourself? In November of...

A child's learning difference presents new challenges in child-rearing. We parents generally have the same goal for our children, don’t we? We just want them to be happy, healthy, functioning humans now and for a lifetime.  Whether at school, home, or...

Gut health, schmut health. If you’re like me, you consume what would be considered an extreme amount of sugar through the holidays. With all good intentions, I enter the season with the goal of not indulging in a massive...

I can hardly believe that 2021 is approaching so quickly. It seems like just yesterday the world was shutting down and we were all learning how to navigate this new next together. Around December every year, I try to prepare...

Even though schools remain closed, Collin County school districts have thankfully kept their free meal programs going. Because of the empty shelves, job uncertainty, and financial instability many are facing right now, feeding your family can feel more stressful...