Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. Oral care is important. Starting great oral health habits early is also important. That's why as parents, my husband and I, try to make dental hygiene fun and mandatory in our home. Not only do our kids have to brush and rinse twice a day but they also visit our local dentist twice per year. Now, flossing is more difficult to mandate -- thankfully our children enjoy taking care of their teeth. Dental health is … [Read more...]
Digestive Issues? Here’s Nutrition to Feel Good About!
This post is sponsored by ProNourish™ Drinks. I received free ProNourish™ drinks, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Moms, do you suffer from digestive issues or sensitivities? If so, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. In fact, did you know that over 80 million U.S. adults 18+ suffer digestive sensitivities? Wow, that's a large portion of our population - 34% to be exact. And if you do suffer from digestion issues, you know firsthand that they can disrupt your otherwise active and … [Read more...]
Parents! Learn about the Importance of Childrens Dental Care
This post was sponsored by Give Kids A Smile as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. This month I read a story about a 26 year old California man who died due to tooth infection. That tooth infection had spread to his lungs. I remember seeing how many people were surprised by this information on social media. I don't think the majority of Americans realize how important dental care is. Here on our reservation, we have … [Read more...]
Losing Weight with the THRIVE Experience
These THRIVE reviews are a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. Seek medical professional advice before starting any weight loss journey. I am not a medical professional. This holiday season I gained five pounds. Five pounds in one month! It's easy to gain it, but so hard losing it, isn't it? So at the beginning of the year I decided a change was very necessary. I didn't want to see the number on the scale continually go up. Then last week my husband and I took a trip to Tucson, … [Read more...]
Focus on Kids Fitness: How to Get Your Kids to Be More Active
Today, technology is on the rise and our youth are the biggest consumers on the market. It seems like each task we do every day can be digitally completed (except for eating and drinking). Children rely so much on technology, they often neglect physical activity in the interest of gaming, television, or other computer related activities. With child obesity rates rising, it is important to foster the relationship between your child and their physical fitness. Here are some creative ways to help … [Read more...]
Childhood Stress: What’s Normal and What Should be Checked Out?
As adults, we tend to think of children as perpetually happy and carefree. But, even kids can get stressed out. It's important to recognize normal stress levels versus stress that needs to be addressed by a doctor or therapist. Here are some warning signs to watch for. Common Childhood Stressors Kids begin to experience stress at a very young age. Often, preschoolers will suffer from separation anxiety because they don't want to be away from their parents and this is a form of stress. As … [Read more...]
Easily Monitor Mental Health with Technology!
This post was developed in partnership with Pfizer as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I don't know about you, but I love great apps. I use apps for so many things in my life - photos, creating gifts, shopping, connecting with friends, and even for health. There really is an app for everything, which is why I am so glad to have found and able to share the Moodivator app with you all. Did you know that 2014 survey found that 70% of patients being treated for a mental … [Read more...]