A consistent fitness routine is a key component of an overall healthy lifestyle. But workout-related injuries can stop people from sticking with it, especially for women who have a higher risk for common injuries like ankle sprains and stress fractures.  Should we follow the mindset of no pain, no gain?

Something that makes me feel a little better during a juxtapositional season like autumn (besides another calorie-filled candy bar) is seeing my kids get excited for a tradition we’ve put in place for longer than they can remember.

Meet Rick Gehrke, a WI corn farmer from Omro. With fall harvest taking place all over Wisconsin right now, we caught up with Rick to learn more about his farm, family, and what they’re doing to protect something we all have in common: our water.

With his help and blessing, I’ve compiled a list of ADHD hacks that have greatly improved his daily routine. Since I am very familiar with the occasional attention span challenges associated with ADHD, I have kept this list to 10 ADHD hacks that are relatively to the point.

In the midst of the million and one things we have to do, it’s worth setting aside time to acknowledge Grandparents’ Day. This September, here are a few ways to show some special recognition to the senior members of your immediate family.  

Becoming a mother is a wonderful, life-changing event. It’s exciting and it can be a lot of fun. But there are a lot of questions that come with caring for baby – this is true whether you’re a first-time mom or it’s been a few years since you last cared for an infant.

The simple games Bluey and Bingo play have inspired my kids to play their own creative games. And, the show has inspired me to stop what I’m doing and play with them. 

Safety isn’t something that a parent wants to think about, but the world can be a scary place, and it’s something that parents need to consider, unfortunately. No one wants to think about going out for a family outing and losing track of a child, or even worse, returning home without their child.

Un-perfect Mom but not unfit… I have never been ordinary, regular, or the same as everyone else. And I was ALWAYS proud of that!! To me, perfection is BORING! And that is most definitely not who or what I want to be.

My kids are old enough to share in the revolving summer job duties! And guess what!? So are yours!!