I love fall – sweater weather, fires, chili, the leaves changing, what’s not to love? What a beautiful time to improve your children’s language skills while enjoying fall activities and creating memories.

My favorite fall activity is our visit to The Little Farmer in Malone, WI. I went on a date to The Little Farmer in college 16 years ago, and I have visited every year since.

Many drownings happen during non-swim or unexpected times; that’s why proper fencing or pool covers, and very close supervision are needed any time children are near water.

Ask what they think and help them come up with ideas. It’s a great time to explore that curiosity and encourage their questions and their ideas.

This post is sponsored by the experts at Prevea Health You know that feeling as a mom, when something feels off? When your gut tells you something isn’t quite right, even if you can’t put your finger on it? Mom’s often notice things first. It’s that “mom radar.” Whether it’s a teenager who seems more withdrawn lately, a partner who’s been leaning on alcohol more than usual or maybe even your own relationship with substances, this is a space I talk about with people on a regul

Why try a hyperbaric chamber? In a pressurized chamber, you receive 100% pure oxygen. This increases oxygen levels in the blood and enhances your body’s healing process at the cellular scale. It helps decrease both swelling and inflammation, making it a whole-body treatment. It is even considered safe for children.

I used to despise Valentine’s Day. That is, until my husband implemented “The Valentine’s Day Dance Party” and turned it from awful to awesome!

I am on day three of snow days this week, and another is coming tomorrow. I haven’t left my house in three full days. I am beginning to believe that no one knows any other words than “mama” at varying levels of volume. Although I may be closer and closer to starting to drink wine at noon, there are some activities that I have been doing with my boys that have helped beat some winter blues.

I have decided to take a dose of my own medicine. Before becoming a stay-at-home mom, I worked in a Preventive Cardiology clinic where, day in and day out, I helped patients set goals to better their own health. The typical method I used when helping people set goals was to make a S.M.A.R.T goal.

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