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Lily's Journey with Juvenile Arthritis (Part 1)
Trying to think back to that hectic time in our lives, I can honestly say that I don’t remember if it was the orthopedic surgeon or our pediatrician who recommended that we see a rheumatologist. Again, we were dumbfounded, looking for answers and logic in a situation that seemed anything but logical or explanatory. As I sat there that day, I remember staring at the bio of Dr. David Keim. A rheumatologist? For a 4-year-old? How did we get here?

Green Bay Area Mom
Feb 28, 20174 min read


Heart healthy and tasty meal options from Festival Foods
Ah, February. The month of love and hearts and chocolate and roses and …
Whew! With all that plugged into one month, it’s easy to understand why February is also American Heart Month. To help celebrate, our team of Mealtime Mentors has rounded up some of our all-t
<p>Whew! With all that plugged into one month, it’s easy to understand why February also is American Heart Month. To help celebrate, our team of Mealtime Mentors has rounded up some of our all-time favorite heart h

Green Bay Area Mom
Feb 12, 20172 min read


Surviving Bedrest: How I Spent 8 Weeks on the Couch
During my twin pregnancy, I knew that carrying two babies increased my chances of going on bed rest. While it was always in the back of my mind, I prayed it wouldn’t actually happen. As my belly grew bigger and bigger, the possibility of bed rest seemed greater and greater. I made it to 28 weeks before my doctor told me it was time.

Green Bay Area Mom
Nov 3, 20164 min read


Octopus VS Monkey: A Pregnancy Comparison
Every pregnancy is different, and most women have completely different experiences each time, regardless of how many babies are involved. Having twins first, I naturally knew my next pregnancy would be different. If you’re pregnant with twins and are curious how this marathon is going to play out, here are my stories.

Green Bay Area Mom
Oct 31, 20164 min read


Only the best for my babies: My mommy love affair with Hyland's brand
That’s why I have been using Hyland’s since my children were babies. Hyland’s brand has been serving all ages and ailments for over a century, and they do it without all of the chemicals and additives of their leading competitors.

Green Bay Area Mom
Oct 30, 20162 min read


Her Night Terrors are my Nightmares
Recently, my three-year-old daughter began having night terrors. I hope this is something you haven’t experienced, but after doing some research, it is a relatively common phenomenon in mostly younger children. One study I read said that up to as high as 40% of children have experienced them.

Green Bay Area Mom
Oct 20, 20163 min read


Winning the Fruit and Vegetable Battle
We recently asked our pediatrician to get in the battle, asking him to very clearly point out how important fruits and vegetables are to eat. While his recommendation helped, ultimately it is still up to me and my husband to get our four-year-old, Elsie, to eat well. So, I have enlisted some of my favorite kitchen gadgets to make fruits and vegetables more appealing.

Green Bay Area Mom
Oct 18, 20163 min read


The Teal Pumpkin Project
What if your child couldn’t eat candy? That would take away a HUGE chunk of Halloween.
This was the problem Becky Basalone, a mom in Tennessee, faced in 2012. At a local Trunk-or-Treat event sponsored by her local food allergy group FACET, she offered non-food treats out of her car’s trunk.

Green Bay Area Mom
Oct 4, 20162 min read


I Wear Pink for Her Breast Cancer fight.
Unfortunately, cancer has touched so many of our lives, and as many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. For the past eight years, when I would start to see the pink cancer ribbons come out, I cringed. It reminded me of my mother’s fight. It brought back memories of those fearful days. It scared me that it would come back.

Green Bay Area Mom
Oct 2, 20163 min read


Sending My Child with Food Allergies to Daycare
When I toured her daycare facility, I grilled the director, I brainstormed with her teachers, and vigorously highlighted the menu showing them exactly what she can eat. I know they are prepared for her.

Green Bay Area Mom
Sep 20, 20163 min read
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