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I Have Graves’ Disease: What to Know About It and the Risk for Thyroid Eye Disease

This post is sponsored by Horizon Therapeutics Standing at the front of my classroom, I could feel my heart racing as my 8th graders milled about, waiting to take their seats until the final moment when the bell rang. A quick glance at my watch proved my heart rate was much higher than normal. I…

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Why CooperVision Biofinity Energys® Contact Lenses Are a Good Fit for My Digital Lifestyle

This post is sponsored by CooperVision® How many times a day do you think about your eyes and their health? If you’re like me, you spend half your waking hours looking at a screen but don’t think about your eyes unless there’s a problem or it’s time for a regular eye exam. I’ve worn contact lenses…

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Think You Need New Contact Lenses? Do These 3 Things Before & During Your Exam!

This post is sponsored by CooperVision Biofinity Energys® For as long as I remember, I’ve been getting regular eye exams and once I started wearing glasses and contacts, they became even more important. A regular visit to your eye doctor is just as important as twice-yearly cleanings with your dentist and annual wellness visits with…

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How to Help Digitally Fatigued Eyes From the Effects of Digital Devices

This post is sponsored by CooperVision® Americans spend nearly 22 years on digital devices in their lifetime1 that adds up to half their waking hours looking at a screen. 79% of us report that our screen time has increased in the past 5 years. 41% of us admit that it has increased “a lot.” 7 out…

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Why My Kids Are Going Back to School with Glasses to Protect Their Eyes from Digital Eye Strain — TechSavvyMama.com

Why My Kids Are Going Back to School with Glasses to Protect Their Eyes from Digital Eye Strain

This is a sponsored post written in partnership with VSP “Mom, my eyes hurt when we were taking the test today,” Thomas admitted during our dinner table conversation after a day of computerized standardized testing. Thinking that his eyes were fatigued, we went through strategies to prevent digital eye strain. Yes, he tried to lower the…

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What Parents Need to Know About Blue Light on TechSavvyMama.com

What Parents Need to Know About Blue Light

This is a sponsored post written in partnership with VSP Did you know that by the time the average American child reaches age 17, their eyes will have spent the equivalent of nearly six years looking at digital devices? This figure comes from new survey by VSP® Vision Care that found that while we’re concerned about…

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5 Ways to Help Reduce Your Child’s Exposure to Blue Light From Digital Devices on TechSavvyMama.com

5 Ways to Help Reduce Your Child’s Exposure to Blue Light From Digital Devices

 This is a sponsored post written in partnership with VSP Whether or not you consider yourselves addicted to technology or not, we can all admit that we spend a lot of time looking at screens. From computer screens at work, smartphones that helps us stay connected to the people we care about most, and streaming…

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After waiting all summer for these blooms, my zinn After waiting all summer for these blooms, my zinnias decided today was the day to show off and I’m not upset about it! 🌸 #zinnias #flowers #flowersofinstagram #gardenflowers #igrewthis
Annual mammogram = ✅ This might not the most exc Annual mammogram = ✅ This might not the most exciting way to start any day but PLEASE don't put off your annual exam. These days you don’t even need a referral if you’re over 40. If it’s been a year since your last exam, you can call to make an appointment directly with your radiologist so make that appointment, mask up, and go in the name of self care. ❤ More details about when you might need a referral in the comments below. Thanks to @notallwhowanderarelost1109 for flagging this for me! 💕
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Lunch during fig season is pure perfection! 🥣 I Lunch during fig season is pure perfection! 🥣 In my bowl: plain yogurt, homemade 3 ingredient fig jam (figs, sugar & lemon juice) that didn’t set so it’s the most tasty chunky syrup, granola, and fresh from the tree figs! Swipe ⬅️ to see who else in our house loves figs! Spoiler: 🐾 #figs #figseason #backyardgarden #igrewthis #lunch
This dog! 🐾 He spends all day insisting on play This dog! 🐾 He spends all day insisting on playing fetch with his favorite ball, barking endlessly until he’s too hot and tired to run after it anymore but when the sun goes down, he turns into the sweetest snuggle monster! 💤 Sleep well, sweet Murphy! There will be more balls to fetch tomorrow! 🎾 #chocolatelab #labrador #puppylove #rescuedog #labrescue
Marathon Month = ✅ I’ve never run a full mara Marathon Month = ✅ 
I’ve never run a full marathon and probably never will but I love a good @orangetheory challenge, especially Marathon Month! 🏅I love setting a goal for each class and watching the miles accumulate during the month. This month I ran 26.9 miles during 15 classes and since the month isn’t over, I can still add to my distance total. 🏃🏻‍♀️Huge thanks to the amazing @otfsilverspringmd coaches for all the motivation, especially Head Coach @jrauch13 who told me to go for the full, rather than the half I originally signed up for. 🧡 Feeling ready for my annual @stjude Memphis Marathon Weekend half this December! 🎉 #orangetheory #marathonmonth #otf #stjude #stjudeheroes
Soaking up the last days of summer. ☀️#goldenl Soaking up the last days of summer. ☀️#goldenlabrador #labrador #goldenretriever #rescuedog #tuesday
I’m often asked if I miss teaching and my honest I’m often asked if I miss teaching and my honest answer is that I miss my students. I miss the energy, enthusiasm,  brilliance, and healthy dose of crazy (5th period🦝🏐!) they brought into my life on a daily basis. 💔 I was so honored that one of my former students organized a picnic over the weekend and I got to spend a couple hours with these amazing teens. 💕 For those who couldn’t attend, I missed you and hope we run into each other soon! 💙💛💙 #teacherlife #summer #moco #mocomd #onceateacheralwaysateacher
How it started and swipe ⬅️ for how it’s goi How it started and swipe ⬅️ for how it’s going! Sitting out tonight’s crazy thunderstorm that’s passing directly over Camden Yards in hopes the Os play the Yankees tonight! ⚾️ #orioles #yankees #camdenyards #baseball #mlb #thunderstorm #visitbaltimore
Earlier this week Thomas celebrated his birthday a Earlier this week Thomas celebrated his birthday and today left for 2 1/2 weeks in South Korea for World Scout Jamboree with 50,000 Scouts from 170 countries! 🎉 His coed Venture Crew includes 30 Scouts from all over the country and Puerto Rico. He met some members for the first time at the airport and will join the rest when he lands in Seoul. He’s very excited for this adventure and we look forward to hearing all about it and seeing all the great things he brings home from trading the many patches, T-shirt & neckerchiefs packed in his bag. 🇰🇷 #wsj2023 #jamboree2023 #scouting #bsa #usacrew16 #adventures
Last February as my 8th graders were filing into t Last February as my 8th graders were filing into the classroom, I felt my heart rate skyrocket as I waited for the bell to ring. 💗It was the first sign that something was wrong even though I felt fine otherwise. The following month I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder called Graves’ disease. 🩺Since July is Graves’ Disease Awareness Month, I’m sharing the story of my diagnosis on the blog to educate and help others. If you, or someone you know, is diagnosed with Graves’, they are at higher risk of developing Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), a separate but related autoimmune disease. 👀 To learn more about the symptoms of TED, common treatments, and to find a TED Eye Specialist near you, visit FOCUSonTED.com. #Ad #GravesDisease #autoimmune #overactivethyroid
I came, I presented, I exhibited! 🎉 I’m back I came, I presented, I exhibited! 🎉 I’m back from 4 busy, yet inspiring, days in Atlanta at the American School Counselors Association’s annual conference where I got to speak to counselors from around the country with @mrbriancoleman and @ask_listen_learn. 🗣️I spoke about middle school brain development and why prevention education matters. 🧠The middle school brain is undergoing rapid development and changes so it’s important for our kids to know about the parts of their brains, what each does, and how these various parts are affected by alcohol. I’m proud of the work I do with educators to share Ask, Listen, Learn’s free prevention education curriculum because I know when kids understand the science and facts about what their brain does, how it works, and how it’s affected by alcohol, they’re more likely to make healthy decisions. 💕 #ASCA23 #dreambig #schoolcounselor #educator #AskListenLearn #healthychoices
Happy National Ice Cream Day although I never need Happy National Ice Cream Day although I never need a special day to justify getting ice cream! 🍦❤️🍦#nationalicecreamday #icecream #jenisicecream #brambleberrycrisp #yum #atlanta
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