Motherhood

July was sort of a slow month for me reading wise. Between planned and unexpected travel and trying to soak in the last days of summer, I found myself reading less. And I have to remind myself that it's...

Heart of Florida United Way is proud to stand for Central Florida families — supporting their financial stability, education, health, and basic needs. Help Me Grow is one of the ways in which Heart of Florida United Way supports...

I've never been one to dress up for Halloween, but now that we have a little one it's become quite fun. I'm starting to look forward to it each year. Although, here's a little secret...I'm having a really hard...

You've read the blogs, seen the posts, reels, and read the books about navigating your child's back-to-school mental health this Fall. But what about the how-to, self-help for YOU, the mom?! I had the opportunity to sit down with...

Orlando Mom Collective is excited to announce our 3rd Annual Women's Wellness Event presented by AdventHealth for Women Women's Wellness: Prioritizing Our Health; an event for women, by women. This health + wellness focused event will inform and empower women to take...

As a dance educator for 25 years and a dancer for more than 35, I am passionate about sharing the benefits of taking dance classes as a child.  I’ve seen firsthand the positive effects of dance training on thousands...

As I embark on an old and new journey, I wanted to share some of the things I have learned over the years, especially now that my youngest is about to transition to high school. Remember, each child and...

When it comes to our children's health, every parent wants to be prepared for the unexpected. That's why knowing where to turn for specialized care is vital. At AdventHealth for Children, they understand the importance of having convenient access...

August's Book of the Month is It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover! I read this book for the first time two years ago and I am so excited to see it in theaters. It Ends with Us does have...

We all know that change doesn’t happen overnight. It happens gradually – day by day, week by week, month by month. And now that a new year stands before us, we are challenging you to gradually build up your...

As a local Orlando family, sometimes the best vacation is a staycation. Recently, we decided to celebrate our son's 9th birthday with a staycation at Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and it was an absolute blast! One of the highlights of...

It's that time of year again! All of the political ads have begun, the text messages are coming and our mailboxes are littered with voting information. It can be so overwhelming. Whether you choose to get involved in politics...

Being a mom comes with many benefits, rewards, and struggles that aren't always discussed. Today, I will tell you something personal that many can relate to, or that may raise awareness about prolapse.  According to the NHS, a “pelvic organ...

Back to school madness can be both an exciting and also chaotic time for families. The kiddos are looking forward to meeting their teachers, reconnecting with classmates and friends, participating in fall sports and activities and possibly a bit...

When our babies are experiencing stress, they need to borrow our mature brain to help manage the baby's stress and return to a safe, regulated state. Babies can experience stress for all kinds of reasons. Stress can happen when babies...