Our kids’ true sword and shield for life

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Our kids’ true sword and shield for life

I get teary-eyed just to think about the topic I’m writing about today. To see my kids growing up has been a mixed feelings process involving joy, uncertainty, and yes, I must admit it, fear as well. My children are reaching that moment in their lives in which they’ll start their college adventure, and as much as I want to resist it, I know that moment will arrive sooner than later. I think my mind is ready for that moment, however, my heart is not, and I think it will never be.

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Communicating with your teens when they leave home

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Communicating with your teens when they leave home

This back-to-school feels different. To see my kids as the main characters of their own story reminds me of how independent they’ve become. I can feel their excitement and curiosity wrapped up around pure innocence every time they experience something new, which fills my heart with tenderness and panic all at once.


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The Importance of Early Treatment of Pediatric Flu

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The Importance of Early Treatment of Pediatric Flu

Whether we like it or not, peak flu season is here and these next months are going to be key in the prevention of flu and early treatment, especially in our kids. It’s hard to pay attention to pediatric flu and give it the importance it deserves when the main focus right now is still on Covid-19, however, the purpose of this post is to help us not lose sight of the millions of children that contract influenza every year and how crucial early treatment is to avoid hospitalizations or even death.

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Three Steps to Treat Winter Eczema in Children

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Three Steps to Treat Winter Eczema in Children

The coldest months of the year are here, and I still can’t believe we’re in the middle of a pandemic. Despite the cooler weather, we’re still trying to find fun outdoor activities to keep everyone safe and happy, however with various members of my family with atopic eczema that’s always tricky.

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Rethinking my rituals for 2021

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Rethinking my rituals for 2021

I think it’s accurate to say that we all have experienced one of the weirdest years of our lives. We’ve been forced to rethink every single one of our rituals, daily activities, ways we gather and rejoice around family and friends, and the way we work; basically, we’ve had to reshape our way of life almost entirely.

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