Health and Wellness
5 Ways to Center Yourself for the School Year
Heading back to school after a fun summer can be a bummer for kids, and the transition can also put a huge burden on parents. “Moms may struggle with the invisible labor involved in getting everyone settled—things like getting the kids to doctors appointments...
Revive Your Summer Skin for Fall
Looking a bit…lackluster? It’s no surprise. By the time back to school rolls around, we moms are running low on self-care. Even if we’ve had a blast soaking in the last rays of summer, our skincare routine is long gone. The sun, sunscreen, chlorine and...
A Parent’s Guide: Supporting Your College Freshman with Psychiatric Disabilities Affecting College Students
As a parent who recently sent my daughter off to college, I understand the mix of excitement and concern that comes with this significant milestone. If your child has psychiatric disabilities affecting them, you might be wondering how best to support them during their...
Moms Are #MORETHANENOUGH
This story was contributed by psychologist and contributor Reon Baird-Feldman, PhD. #MoreThanEnough is a message of hope campaigned by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, but we want to make it a mantra for Moms all...
Lyme Disease: What Parents Should Know
Doctors from the CDC and Boston Children’s Hospital share their best advice on Lyme.
The Planet Fitness Summer Pass For South Atlanta High School Students Is Back
Planet Fitness is offering a free gym membership for teens this summer.
Health Literacy Stations Available at Clayton Libraries
All branches of the Clayton County Library System now free offer Health Literacy Stations to patrons. The stations are funded by a portion of a $20,000 Healthy Men, Healthy Families grant from the Network of the National Library of Medicine. "The machines give...
Sleep Better Tonight & Every Night
Expert advice to get your best rest.
Meditation 101: Getting Started with a Mindfulness Routine!
Our new contributor Kimberly Snyder helps us get motivated to meditate.
Intermittent Fasting: 7 Things to Know About This Diet Trend!
Want tools weight, lower your blood pressure and boost your energy? This way of eating might just help.
Anna Kaiser’s Home Workout Motivation Tips
Working out at home has always had some advantages—the most obvious being you don’t have to waste any time driving to a gym...or combing your hair. However, motivation can be pretty tough. “What I am hearing from clients is the lack of results, accountability, and...
4 Tips for Doing a January Whole30
Melissa Urban, founder of Whole30, shares her best tips and favorite chili recipe.
Generation 9/11: An Interview with the Filmmaker
Liz Mermin featured seven of the children who lost dads in the terrorist attacks 20 years ago.
5 Reasons Why Moms Should Play Sports
Stay in the game—it could help you be happier, healthier and live longer.
Host Your Own Summer Game Event
Grab the kids, your neighbor’s kids, and/or your friend’s kids and host a Summer Game Event of your own.
Adapting to the “New” New Normal
The pandemic may have kept us six feet apart from our friends and extended family, but it did keep us as close to our immediate family as we’ve ever been. As restrictions start to loosen as parents (either one or both) head back to work, this can lead to changing...
Face Mask Policy and Social Distancing Guidelines Remain in Effect
Pursuant to the County’s inherent authority to control terms of entry onto County-owned or County-leased property, the County’s face mask policy and social distancing guidelines remain in effect. Members of the public and county employees are required to wear face...
10 Signs Your Child May Benefit From Private Speech and Language Therapy
Your child has difficulty answering questions about a story or event Does your child have trouble explaining what happened when they got hurt on the playground? Do they struggle to answer wh- questions (who/what/where/when/why) after you read a story to them, or...
Do You Need a Dental Cleaning?
Going to the dentist young allows for preventative measures to be taken early that will set your child up for good oral health later in life. Regular cleanings and fluoride sealings can help prevent cavities.
