Each New Year brings two camps of people: to resolution or not to resolution.
The resolvers are so hopeful, so determined, mostly so naive. Even while the non-resolvers are standing, toe to the line of divide, scornfully heckling the opposition,...
As a busy mom, stress is high and self-care is often missed. Many moms prioritize others over themselves and suffer physically, mentally and emotionally. In 2023, almost 10 million moms suffered from burnout.
We, as women, need to remember to...
It has been 20 years, but I will never forget the day I first heard the term PCOS (well it was PCOD back then, but I digress) or how my life has changed since.
PCOS, also known as polycystic ovarian...
So, here we are... Winter.
Winter is my least favorite season.
Winter is cold, icy, snowy, dark, and did I mention cold? It feels like the longest four months of the year to me. The days are short, the sunshine is...
When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter in 2014, I knew I wanted to try cloth diapering. It just seemed to make sense — it would save me money in the long-term, it’s more eco-friendly, and...
Alzheimer's Disease. It affects an estimated 5 million Americans. With numbers that staggering, it's no surprise that the Alzheimer's Association exists to provide resources, advocacy, and support for families affected by this disease.
As an elder law attorney, I regularly...
When I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl almost twelve years ago, I felt sort of relieved. I figured navigating through all of her milestones, big or small, would be a breeze because I am a woman who...
There’s nothing like a walk in the woods.
Rays of sun sneaking through branches, a cascade of shimmering light. Early morning solitude with fresh fog lifting from the trail. The sounds of silence. Soul-filling natural beauty. The poetic hiking journey...
It’s summertime. The season where I find myself with a little knot in my stomach as I attempt to find a swimsuit that can flatter a woman who has c-section scars, love handles, and stretch marks. These things I...
We were grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Thomas of PriMED Physicians to get answers to YOUR questions about COVID-19 vaccines. We know this information will be helpful to Dayton Area families as they make their...
Teeth are a divisive topic. It seems to be that you either love going to the dentist (yes, those people do exist) or you absolutely dread going to the dentist. Regardless of how you personally may feel, as a...
According to the National Coalition on Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. This statistic is staggering. The world of teen...
There are so many topics & conversations swirling the media for Back 2 School! Schedules, healthy lunches, savings for supplies & clothes, studies...the list goes on. But there are 3 topics that are less common: Medications, Vaccinations, & Lice....
Though I have been dieting and exercising and seeing a lot of great results with that, I can't tune out that negative voice in my head that tells me it's never enough. Even when I lost over 25 pounds...
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Bloom :: An Event for Moms! {2024}
Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!), and other...
