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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What You Need to Know to Make Your Child’s Mental Health a Priority
Coronavirus has affected our mental health, but have you ever thought about the impact on our kids? The effect of missing their friends, interactions with classmates and teachers, and activities that were part of a pre-coronavirus shutdown is often overlooked. The emotional well-being of our kids is always important. Here’s what you need to know…
How Early Detection Technology Helps Diagnose Breast Cancer
Breast cancer affects families all across the world. In fact, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes. It’s no surprise this life altering disease is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. According to the American Cancer Society, statistics indicate that young women who are diagnosed with breast…
Philips Showcases Connected Digital Health Solutions for All Ages at #CES2017
This is a sponsored post As I held a bottle in my hand during breakfast with Philips at CES one morning, I was instantly transported back to the baby years. The shape of the Avent bottle in my hand felt familiar even as Emily turns 13 this week and Thomas is now 10. The big…
Everything You Need to Know About Flu Vaccines and Why It’s Not Too Late to Get One #FightFlu
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of #FightFlu, an effort by the Center for Disease Control and The Motherhood. Last week Emily visited the pediatrician for her 11 year old well visit. It was a visit she had been dreading because she remembered from last year’s trip to the doctor’s office that this…
3 Ways to Stay Hydrated
Water makes up more than two-thirds of the weight of the human body. Without water, humans would die in a few days. All the cells and organs need water to function. ~Water in Diet by National Institute of Health, MedlinePlus Water is essential for life and while we know we should be drinking six to…
